Infected Sinus

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HealthWiki > Where There Is No Dentist > Chapter 7 Part 1: Problems You Will See Most Often > Infected Sinus

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A sinus is a hollow place inside a bone. There is a sinus under the eyes, on each side of the nose. Because the sinus is very close to the roots of the top teeth, these teeth may hurt if the sinus becomes infected.

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:

Do not take out any teeth.They will feel better after you treat the sinus infection.

1. amoxicillin by mouth for 7 to 10 days:

Adults and children 8 years or older	1 g (1000 mg), 3 times a day
Children 2 to 8 years	500 mg, 3 times a day,1 g
Children 3 months to 2 years	250mg, 3 times a day,250 mg
Children younger than 3 months	125 mg, 3 times a day

2. Explain to the person that they should:
   • drink lots of water.
   • breathe steam from boiling water to clear their nose.
   • hold a warm wet cloth against their face, as often as possible.
   • not try to blow their nose, or else their ears will hurt. Wiping the nose is better.
3. See the person again after 3 days and examine their teeth closely, tapping them to be sure they are strong and healthy. If problems continue, get help from a more experienced health worker.

This page was updated:18 Sep 2024