Nasal sprays that contain corticosteroids may be helpful if you have allergies. Your doctor may prescribe them for you. Helpful oral medicines include decongestants. They are often useful in reducing congestion. Antihistamine medicines can be helpful if you have allergies.
Corticosteroid pills can also help reduce symptoms in some people.
Antibiotics are only useful if there is a bacterial infection of the sinuses. This handout provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. To find out if this handout applies to you and to get more information on this subject, talk to your family doctor. Visit familydoctor.org for information on this and many other health-related topics. Permission is granted to print and photocopy this material for nonprofit educational uses.