• Long standing infection and inflammation of the sinuses
• Symptoms may include nasal discharge, nasal stuffiness and tiredness
• Caused most commonly by bacteria but may be due to fungus, allergies or pollutants
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age
• May be mild to severe

FOR COUGH

• Increase fluids (especially water)
• Suck on cough drops or hard sweets (candy)
• Use a cool air humidifier in room
• Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, household cleaners or allergens
• Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Guaifenesin
  • Dextromethorphan

FOR NASAL CONGESTION

• Increase fluid intake
• Breathe moist steam from a hot shower or bowl of water
• Apply hot packs or compresses to face
• Irrigate your nasal passages with an approved nasal device
• Elevate your head while sleeping
• Over-the-counter medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage)
  • Decongestants
  • Saline nasal sprays

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen