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Sinus infections may cause more than 20 percent of all cases of
toxic shock syndrome in children, U.S. researchers said Monday.
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--> SInus in brief.
Sinus.The sinuses are cavities, or air-filled pockets located
around the nose. Like the nasal passage, the sinuses are lined with
mucous membranes. There are four different types of sinuses:Ethmoid
sinuses - located inside the face, around the area of the bridge of
the nose. These sinuses are present at birth, and continue to
grow.Maxillary sinuses - located inside the face, around the area
of the cheeks. These sinuses are also present at birth, and
continue to grow.Frontal sinus - located inside the face, in the
area of the forehead. This sinus does not develop until around 7
years of age.Sphenoid sinuses - located deep in the face, behind
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--> Ear Infection: Sinus & Hay Fever.
Sinus Infection & Hay FeverIt\'s distressing enough to deal
with the symptoms of hay fever, but many people don\'t realise that
the resulting irritation and weakened immune system can also leave
them more susceptible to a secondary infection.Inflamed tissues in
the ears nose and throat can create a haven for bacterial
infections to thrive and the combination of a bacterial infection
alongside hay fever can leave you feeling really miserable and
overwhelmed with a multitude of painful symptoms.Treating Hay
FeverThe best way to prevent a bacterial infection that occurs as a
complication of hay fever is to prevent hay fever from occurring in
the first place. This means adopting a prevention plan, which will
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-->Treatment for Sinusitis
1. Specific treatment for sinusitis will be determined by your
child\'s physician based on:Your child\'s age, overall health, and
medical historyExtent of the infectionYour child\'s tolerance for
specific medications, procedures, or therapiesExpectations for the
course of the infectionYour opinion or preference2. Treatment of
sinusitis may include the following:Antibiotics, as determined by
your child\'s physicianAcetaminophen (for pain or discomfort)A
decongestant (i.e., pseudoephedrine [Sudafed®]) and/or
mucus thinner (i.e., guaifenesin [Robitussin®])Cool
humidifier in your child\'s roomNasal spray to reduce inflammation.
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