How to Treat Sphenoid Sinusitis

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Use a decongestant to help open your sinuses.. Try an antihistamine to reduce swelling caused by allergies.. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever to reduce your discomfort.

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Use a decongestant to help open your sinuses.

Step 1

Use a decongestant to help open your sinuses.

2

Try an antihistamine to reduce swelling caused by allergies.

Step 2

Try an antihistamine to reduce swelling caused by allergies.

3

Take an over-the-counter pain reliever to reduce your discomfort.

Step 3

Take an over-the-counter pain reliever to reduce your discomfort.

4

Drink plenty of water to help drain out mucus.

Step 4

Drink plenty of water to help drain out mucus.

5

Apply a warm compress to help relieve sinus pressure.

Step 5

Apply a warm compress to help relieve sinus pressure.

6

Inhale steam to help relieve sinus pressure.

Step 6

Inhale steam to help relieve sinus pressure.

7

Use a syringe and homemade saline solution to rinse your sinuses.

Step 7

Use a syringe and homemade saline solution to rinse your sinuses.

8

Contact your doctor if your symptoms are severe or persistent.

Step 8

Contact your doctor if your symptoms are severe or persistent.

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Take prescription antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection.

Step 9

Take prescription antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection.

10

Try a steroid nasal spray to reduce swelling and inflammation.

Step 10

Try a steroid nasal spray to reduce swelling and inflammation.

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Get endoscopic sinus surgery if your sinusitis doesn't improve.

Step 11

Get endoscopic sinus surgery if your sinusitis doesn't improve.

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