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- What is sinusitis?
- Symptoms of sinusitis
- Causes of sinusitis
- Prevention of sinusitis
- Risk factors for sinusitis
- Complications of sinusitis
- When to see a doctor about sinusitis
- Diagnosis of sinusitis
- Conventional treatment of sinusitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of sinusitis
- Living with sinusitis
- Caring for someone with sinusitis
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Last reviewed: 20 February 2009 || Last updated: 9 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Australasian Socety of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (Australia)
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (USA)
- American Academy of Otolarynology (USA)
- National Library of Medicine (USA)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
