Others look like new-fangled paper clips that are inserted in the nose. Anecdotal reports from patients have suggested that herbal supplements such as Echinacea, bromelain and goldenseal may be helpful, but there isn't much medical research to support this. Patients who have nasal polyps and rhinosinusitis may respond to oral or nasal spray anti-leukotriene agents, according to some reports. It's critical that patients be evaluated for outside agents that may exacerbate rhinosinusitis. Smoke causes paralysis of the cilia and must be avoided to treat sinusitis adequately.
Alcohol can cause dehydration, forgetfulness concerning medications, and in some cases allergy.
Then he recommends patients have a surgical consultation. Some newer techniques use image-guided surgery, which allows the surgeon to correlate where he's operating in the sinuses with the CT scan. Contrary to popular belief, a change in the color or consistency of nasal discharge is not a specific sign of a bacterial infection. 1 Reference 1. Antimicrobial treatment guidelines for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.