Hesperian Health Guides
Infected Sinus
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Signs:
- Toothache in several top teeth. The teeth look healthy, but hurt when you tap them.
- A head cold, and plugged nose. A person can only breathe through the mouth
- Hurts when you press against the bone under the eyes.
- Tooth feels different when patient bends over forward.
Treatment:
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Do not take out any teeth.They will feel better after you treat the sinus infection.
- Give amoxicillin by mouth for 7 to 10 days penicillin for 5 days.
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Explain to the person that she should:
- drink lots of water.
- breathe steam from boiling water to clear her nose.
- hold a warm wet cloth against her face, as often as possible.
- not try to blow her nose, or else her ears will hurt. Wiping the nose is better.
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See the person again after 3 days, and
- examine her teeth closely, tapping them to be sure they are strong and healthy.
- if she is not better, get help from a more experienced health worker.
This page was updated:17 May 2024