Sinus Infection Treatment in US Route 1-9
Sinus infections are possible year-round, with heightened frequency in the fall and winter months. An infection
can develop when fluid is trapped in your sinuses, air pockets located behind your eyes and along your nose, and
often follow a cold or mild to moderate allergic reaction. With upper respiratory symptoms more prevalent in the
colder months, patients may be more at risk this fall and winter. If you begin to experience symptoms of a sinus
infection, visit AFC Urgent Care US Route 1-9 for walk-in diagnosis and treatment.
Types of Sinus Infections
Your physician will ask you a series of questions about your symptoms, including how long you have been
experiencing them, how frequently you have sinus infections and what lead up to the infection. This will help
your physician determine the type of sinus infections you may be suffering from, determining the most effective
treatment strategy.
Acute sinusitis occurs after a patient has healed from a respiratory illness, experiencing longer periods
of chest and/or nasal congestion. Acute sinus infections last less than four weeks and occur once or twice per
year.
Chronic sinusitis lasts at least twelve weeks and can affect patients of all ages. If your symptoms last
over 10 days without breaking or you have more than four sinus infections each year, you should visit AFC Urgent
Care US Route 1-9 to learn if you may have chronic sinusitis.
Symptoms of a sinus infection
Sinus infections may vary from mild to severe, which affects the symptoms associated with them. Symptoms may
include:
- Facial pressure or pain, heaviness
- Stuffed and/or runny nose
- Headache
- Postnasal drip
- Fatigue
- Lost of smell and/or taste
- Jaw or tooth pain
- Sore throat
- Ear pain
Treating a Sinus Infection
Your physician will treat your sinusitis based on its severity and frequency. If your infection has progressed,
that will change the treatment strategy. The cause of the infection will also change how it is treated. If your
sinusitis is caused by a bacterial infection, your physician will prescribe antibiotics to treat it. If your
sinus infection is weaker or caused by a buildup of fluids, your doctor may recommend a nasal spray, ibuprofen,
over-the-counter decongestants and the use of devices including vaporizers and humidifiers, which will be able
to reduce swelling or pain in the face.
Sinus Infection Diagnosis & Treatment in US Route 1-9
If you have recently recovered from a respiratory illness and are still experiencing congestion or pressure in
your face, visit AFC Urgent Care US Route 1-9 today! We will be able to diagnose and develop the most effective
treatment for your sinus infection. Our center is open seven days a week, with walk-in visits always welcomed
and most major insurance carriers accepted. Low-cost treatment is available for self-paying patients. For more
information about our center, please call (908) 570-5801.