Australian Prescriber is unable to comment on individual cases or give second opinions. Australian Prescriber Vol. Usually sinusitis follows a cold in the nose. It can cause headaches, pain in the face and toothache. The nose is usually blocked up with coloured mucus.
Decongestants can help to clear the nose and sinuses.
There are decongestants which can be taken by mouth and others which are sprayed into the nose. For some patients a saline nasal spray will help relieve their symptoms. If a sinus infection does not respond to decongestants an antibiotic is sometimes needed. Usually a type of penicillin is effective.