Bacterial sinusitis corresponds to inflammation of the sinuses caused by bacteria, causing symptoms such as excessive nasal discharge and frequent runny nose. Generally, this type of sinusitis is preceded by colds, colds or allergic attacks, which make the nasal mucous membranes more sensitive to the entry and proliferation of bacteria.
The treatment of this type of sinusitis, which is usually done with antibiotics, should be carried out according to the medical recommendation to avoid complications. The symptoms of bacterial sinusitis last for more than 10 days and are similar to that of viral, allergic or fungal sinusitis. See what are the symptoms of sinusitis and how to differentiate the main types.
Main symptoms
The symptoms of bacterial sinusitis last for more than 10 days, the main ones being:
- Headache; Pain in the cheek bones; Fever; Frequent runny nose; Sneezing; Dry cough; Watery and reddened eyes; Itchy eyes; Difficulty breathing; Nasal congestion; Dizziness; Toothache or upper jaw; Tiredness; Rhinitis; Bad smell coming from the nose; Bad breath;
Bacterial sinusitis occurs due to the proliferation of bacteria in the sinuses, which leads to the production of secretions and, consequently, inflammation of the respiratory fossae. The diagnosis can be made through imaging tests that identify inflammation of the sinuses and microbiological examination, which is done with a sample of nasal secretion, which aims to identify the bacteria responsible for sinusitis. Understand more about what sinusitis is and how the diagnosis is made.
How the treatment is done
The treatment of bacterial sinusitis is done with the use of antibiotics according to the microorganism identified in the microbiological examination. Antibiotics are used to reduce inflammation, however, some bacteria are resistant to the drug, making treatment difficult. Therefore, it is important to take the antibiotic according to medical advice, even if the symptoms subside, because if the treatment is interrupted, there is a risk of the sinusitis reappearing and the bacteria causing the inflammation to become resistant to the antibiotic used. Learn how to treat the different types of sinusitis.
The use of nasal decongestants and saline may be useful for flushing the nostrils. In addition, water vapor inhalations can be performed, as it is able to decongest and decrease the secretions formed in the nasal mucosa. See how to do the nasal wash for sinusitis.
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