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Can sinus infection treatment be provided online in Europe? Sinus infection treatment online explained under EU telemedicine and ENT safety standards.
A sinus infection (sinusitis) is inflammation of the sinus cavities, usually caused by viral infection and sometimes by bacteria. Symptoms may include facial pressure, nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, reduced smell, headache, and fever. This episode explains how sinus infections are assessed remotely and when prescription treatment may be appropriate.
You will learn:
• The difference between viral and bacterial sinusitis
• How a doctor evaluates symptom duration, facial pain, fever, and nasal discharge
• When supportive care (nasal saline, pain relief, nasal corticosteroids) is first-line treatment
• When antibiotics may be considered ...