An upper respiratory infection results in an obstruction or inflammation in the nasal passages. It may also be accompanied with an overproduction of the secretions of mucus. Sinusitis is one such infection. Your sinusitis may be the kind that is caused by one or a combination of the following: ??? viruses, ??? bacteria, ??? fungus, ??? parasites, ...

Most of us, not to say all of us, at one time or another have dealt with some sinus problem. It could have been sinus: pressure, congestion, sinusitis, excessive drainage or whatever. Since it went away or was treated successfully and did not recur often enough we do not pay much attention to it. On the other hand, others of us who have had to contend with the same sinus problems, but as an...

Inflammation of the sinuses is known as sinusitis. This is usually caused by an infection viral, bacterial, or fungal. The sinuses are air-filled cavities around the forehead, cheeks, and eyes that are lined with mucous membranes. Healthy sinuses are germ-free and open, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate in the nasal passages. When inflamed, the sinuses become blocked with mucus and can...

Tobramycin is an antibiotic that is used to cure sinusitis. There are mixed reports regarding the effectiveness of its use. Some state that about 98% of the time, tobramycin successfully cures sinusitis. Others maintain that it doesn't really help, and can generate too much unwanted side effects for sinusitis. In exploring the option of taking tobramycin and deciding whether it is good...