Pain, swelling and tenderness around the cheeks, eyes, or forehead. Green or yellow mucus from the nose Sinus headache Reduced sense of smell High temperature Toothache Blocked nose
Provide a TARGET RTI Leaflet Sinusitis usually lasts 2 – 3 weeks Acute sinusitis is usually caused by a virus – antibiotics make little difference to how long the symptoms last or the number of people whose symptoms improve If symptoms worsen rapidly or do not improve please come back for reassessment
Paracetamol, ibuprofen
Saline, decongestant (Sudafed, Otrivine)
Sudafed
