Common cold and sinus infections share similar symptoms. Knowing the difference is important. Colds usually resolve within 10 days with rest and over- ...

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, the passages that lead to the nose. Home remedies can often resolve it, but some people may need medical treatment.

Cellulitis is most often caused by the staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria. It is typically treated with oral antibiotics, says Edidiong C. Kaminska, MD, a Chicago-based dermatologist.

Sinus infections, or sinusitis, involve inflammation of the sinus lining. They are often due to allergies, viruses, bacteria, or fungi, leading to a mucus buildup. Symptoms of a sinus infection ...

Rhinoscopy and CT increase the potential sensitivity in the diagnosis of sinusitis, but plain films are often sufficient and likely to be more cost-effective in uncomplicated cases.

Acute sinusitis is usually managed with a 10-day course of an appropriate antibiotic chosen empirically. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are common pathogens.

Scientists from China and Hong Kong say they have created tiny robots that can help clear serious bacterial infections deep inside the sinuses, without the need for surgery or drugs. Published in ...