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Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Most people with acute sinusitis get better without antibiotics. Over-the-counter pain relievers and decongestants may relieve facial pain and sinus congestion, and there are a number of home remedies that may be helpful, as well. Learn more from Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist.
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