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Got a head full of UGH?

Got a head full of UGH?

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Call KCH Otolaryngology at 740.397.0700.
Our team has advanced option that may clear things up.
Acute bacterial sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavity caused by bacteria.
One of America's most common health conditions, sinusitis, can often be described as a persistent cold or infection.

However, unlike a cold, bacterial sinusitis requires a physician’s diagnosis and treatment to address the infection and prevent complications. Frequent sinusitis or infections lasting several months may indicate a chronic sinusitis condition, which may damage your sinuses.

Dr. Suzanne Helming and Dr. Christopher Hetrick can evaluate specific conditions and recommend the appropriate course of treatment, which may include an oral or nasal spray, decongestants, and antibiotic therapy. Many people who suffer from frequent bouts of sinusitis also have nasal obstructions, which cannot be corrected with medication alone. Our Otolaryngologists can offer simple surgical options to alleviate these recurring conditions.

Don't suffer through sinusitis each year; do something about it.

Contact our ENT specialists, who can help you develop a plan of treatment that is right for you. 

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When is the best time to schedule a consult with an Otolaryngologist?

When suffering from three or more of these symptoms, ask your doctor about the possibility of sinusitis.

Symptoms Sinusitis Allergy Cold
Facial Pressure and/or Pain Yes Sometimes Sometimes
Duration of Illness 10 - 14+ days Varies Under 10 days
Nasal Discharge Whitish or Colored Clear, Watery, Thin Thick, Whitish or Thin
Fever Sometimes No Sometimes
Headache Often Sometimes Sometimes
Pain in Upper Teeth Sometimes No No
Bad Breath Sometimes No No
Coughing Sometimes Sometimes Yes
Nasal Congestion Yes Sometimes Yes
Sneezing No Sometimes Yes