Measures to prevent acute or chronic sinusitis

Some measures to reduce risks of contracting an upper respiratory infection, or suffer from chronic sinusitis:

"runny noses can be prevented by simple measures: Wash handscarefully, avoiding contact with sick people.
»allergies can be prevented by avoiding exposure to possibleallergens (animals, pollen, fungi) and common pollutants.
"immune system through a balanced lifestyle, in terms of stress levels, physical activity, feedings.
"quitting smoking and avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke,which irritates the sinuses
"avoid the use of decongestants in the form of nasal sprays for more than three days. These topical decongestants are not withoutrisks, because the nasal mucosa may be affected following theapplication of these products too long. This rebound was observedafter a long period of use - recurrence of symptoms at the end oftreatment to be removed. Rebound phenomenon is less severe with oral decongestants.

Measures to prevent complications

"consulting physician for accurate diagnosis and to take measuresnecessary to allow the treatment of sinusitis in general preventcomplications (meningitis, osteomyelitis, etc.).
"these signs indicate the occurrence of complications:
  - disturbances of vision (sometimes double vision)
  - congestion in the eye
  - changes in mental status
»choosing appropriate antibiotics, adequate spectrum etiology ofinfection (eg, amoxicillin), reduces the risk of taking the antibioticassociated colitis, infectious