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Sinusitis linked to 40% heightened risk of rheumatic disease
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Sinusitis linked to 40% heightened risk of rheumatic disease

by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe common inflammatory condition sinusitis is linked to a 40% heightened risk of a subsequent diagnosis of rheumatic disease, particularly in the five to 10 years preceding the start of symptoms, according to research published in the open access journal RMD Open. The risks seem to be greatest for...

Q&A: Sinusitis and treatment options
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Q&A: Sinusitis and treatment options

by Jacqueline Squire  Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain I have had ongoing nasal congestion and mucus for the past several months. I thought it was allergies, but my doctor says I likely have acute sinusitis brought on by allergic rhinitis. I was advised to try nonprescription medications to relieve my symptoms rather than antibiotics. What is...