INFECTED SINUS

A sinus is a hollow place inside the bone. There is a sinus under the eyes, on each side of the nose. Because the sinus is very close to the roots of the top teeth, these teeth may hurt if the sinus becomes infected.

SIGNS:

• toothache in several top teeth. The teeth look healthy, but hurt when you tap them.
• a head cold, and plugged nose. She can only breathe through her mouth.
• hurts when you press against the bone under her eyes.

TREATMENT:

Do not take out any teeth. They will feel better after you treat the sinus infection.

1.  Give penicillin for 3 days.

2.  Explain to the person that she should:

• drink lots of water.
• breathe steam from boiling water-to clear their nose.
• hold a warm wet cloth against her face, as often as possible.
• not try to blow their nose, or else their ears will hurt. Wiping the nose is better.
• 3.  See the person again after 3 days, and
• examine teeth closely, tapping them to be sure they are strong and healthy.
• if the patient is not better, get help from a more experienced health worker.