Sinus Infection Prevention

Prevention

If you have a tendency to get sinusitis following a cold or allergy attack, try these preventive measures:

Have allergy testing to find out what things you are allergic to and to learn how to treat your allergies.
Avoid substances you know you are allergic to.
If you have allergies, consider using cortisone nasal spray or antihistamines to decrease inflammation.
If you get a cold, drink lots of fluids and use a decongestant (either pills or nasal spray).
Blow your nose gently, while pressing one nostril closed.
Try not to fly in an airplane when you are congested. If you must fly, use a nasal spray decongestant to decrease inflammation prior to take-off and landing.
Use a humidifier when you have a cold, allergic symptoms, or sinusitis.
Use HEPA filters for your furnace and vacuum cleaner to remove allergens from the air.
Avoid cigarette smoke.

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