Suffering from sinusitis in Ojai CA? Our caring allergy doctors can help.
In normal circumstances, having mucus in your sinus passages is beneficial. However, if something causes your sinus passages to become constricted or blocked, you will end up with an excess of mucus that can cause painful sinusitis symptoms.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology advises that most cases of acute sinusitis resolve in a week or two without prescription medication. However, when sinusitis symptoms last for weeks on end or when infections occur frequently, professional help from an allergist is recommended. If you need help with frequent sinus infections, you can find it at Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group. Our allergists have ample experience treating sinusitis in Ojai CA.
How to Tell If You Have Sinusitis
Sinusitis, allergies, and colds can all cause similar symptoms. In fact, allergies and colds often lead to sinusitis. You should consider getting a professional diagnosis of sinusitis in Ojai CA if you have any of these symptoms lasting over a week:
- Painful pressure in the forehead, eyes, and cheeks
- Stuffy nose with thick, colored mucus
- Bad-tasting post-nasal drip
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
At Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group, we can provide various treatments to help relieve the discomfort of these symptoms, such as saline nasal irrigation or corticosteroids. If appropriate, we can also prescribe antibiotics to help you get over your sinusitis in Ojai CA faster.
Tackle the Root Cause of Your Sinusitis in Ojai CA
While relieving the symptoms of sinusitis in Ojai CA is important, you will never find lasting relief until you relieve the problem that is causing your sinuses to become swollen, inflamed, or infected in the first place. Common causes of sinus blockage that can lead to sinusitis include:
- Hay Fever
- Asthma
- Nasal Polyps
- Deviated Septum
We can recommend high-quality treatments to address these problems and keep your sinus passages clear and healthy.
Special Help for Individuals with Allergies
If your sinusitis in Ojai CA is triggered by hay fever or allergic asthma, visiting an allergist for help is a very smart idea. We can help you reduce the frequency and severity of allergic reactions to lower your risk of sinusitis at the same time. Treatment options include allergy shots to reduce sensitivity to allergens and medications to reduce inflammation.
Make Your Appointment Now
Do you want to learn more about how Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group can end your struggles with sinusitis in Ojai CA? Please call 805-658-9500 now for an appointment with one of our expert allergists.
