Daily sinus medications are designed for long-term management of chronic sinus conditions, such as allergic rhinitis or chronic sinusitis. They are typically used every day to help manage symptoms and prevent flare-ups. Sinus infection medications, on the other hand, are intended to treat acute sinus infections (bacterial or viral) and relieve symptoms like severe congestion, facial pressure, and sinus pain.
Over-The-Counter Sinus Treatment
- Water: Drink more water, at least 8-12 glasses daily will help thin out drainage and allow better sinus function. This is especially important if you are on antihistamines or nasal sprays as these will dry your nose and throat out.
- Neilmed Sinus Rinses: A natural salt water solution you mix yourself with distilled water: follow instructions on the bottle. Do this over a sink twice daily. Make sure to do this prior to using your nasal steroid or antihistamine spray so these won’t get rinsed away.
- Antihistamines: Xyzal (levocetirizine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Nasal steroid sprays: Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort
- Nasal antihistamines: Astepro
Prescription Sinus Medication
- Nasal Steroid Sprays: fluticasone, triamcinolone, budesonide
- Antihistamine Nasal Sprays: Azelastine
- Combination Steroid and Antihistamine Spray: Ryaltris, Dymista
Sinus Infection Medication
- Antibiotic
- Oral/Systemic steroid: Medrol pack or prednisone
- Afrin
- Sudafed
- Neilmed Sinus Rinse
Find the Right Sinus Treatment at Advanced ENT & Allergy
Sinus conditions can range from mild to very uncomfortable. With the right treatment and medication, you can reduce symptoms, prevent flare-ups and manage your condition effectively. Don’t let sinus conditions impact your quality of life. Schedule an appointment with a sinus specialist at Advanced ENT & Allergy in Kentuckiana. We can help you feel better, starting today.
