What is sinusitis and how is it caused?

View in browser Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It's common and usually clears up on its own within two to three weeks. But medicines can help to reduce the severity of the symptoms.1 Symptoms of sinusitis include:2 Pain, swelling and tenderness around the cheeks, eyes or forehead Blocked nose Reduced sense of smell Sinus headache Green or yellow mucus from the nose High temperature Toothache Bad breath Over-the-counter products are available as single ingredient products or as combination 'all-in-one' remedies. They are available as tablets, capsules, nasal sprays and liquids. LEARN MORE Click here for Product Information. References: 1. Sinusitis (sinus infection), NHS. (accessed 29.07.2020). 2. About sinusitis, NHS Inform. (accessed 04.08.2020). Date of preparation: October 2020 UK-SU-2000086 Pharmacy Magazine is part of the Pharmacy Network, a learning system developed and operated by Communications International Group, the UK's largest provider of community pharmacy learning content.   We are sending you this alert on behalf of one of our valued partners. Should you not wish to continue to receive these alerts simply click unsubscribe below. Unsubscribe   Ι  Contact  Ι  Privacy Policy  Ι  Become a Member