It is essential to treat your sinus infection as quickly as possible, as discomfort and the inflammation can grow and become more intense. If you begin to show symptoms of a sinus infection, it is crucial to come to our facility right away for immediate treatment. Although sinus infections typically last up to two weeks, they can continue to worsen, making daily living, focusing, and participating in life very difficult. Here at Columbia Urgent Care, we have board-certified physicians who will discuss with you the symptoms you are experiencing as well as your medical history. Typically, the best way to treat sinus infections is to start with medications. Most medications will be decongestants, antibiotics for the infection, and an antihistamine to help with the inflammation. Please keep in mind that antibiotics are only effective if your sinus infection is caused by bacteria. We will not prescribe antibiotics if we believe you have a viral infection. In this case, antibiotics will not be effective, and we will not prescribe them. We are mindful of the tendency for doctors to overprescribe antibiotics. Unfortunately, with viral infections we can just help you manage the symptoms until the infection has run its course. Here at Columbia Urgent Care, we have several locations to serve the Portland area with all your non-life-threatening urgent care needs, as well as your primary care needs. Visit our website today to see the full range of services we provide and our locations. If you have any questions, give us a call or stop by and one of our well-informed staff members will be happy to assist you. We look forward to meeting you and helping you feel better.