If you feel like you may have a sinus infection, right type of doctor that can answer your problem is an Otolaryngontolist or Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. These doctors are well trained in diagnosis and treatment of sinus infections. In dealing with infection doctor considers following stages of treatment depending upon severity of problem. Diagnosis tells which among four stages of treatment will be given to sufferer.
The four treatments are as follows: Oral Antibiotics, Nebulized Antibiotics, IV Antibiotics and Sinus Surgery.
Oral Antibiotics
Oral antibiotics are one of most prescribed treatments for chronic sinusitis patients. For this treatment, doctors prescribe a number of antibiotics that a patient takes on a daily basis for usually 2-3 weeks. Usually, this is given to a patient suffering a minor infection.
Nebulized Antibiotics
Nebulized antibiotics are a way of treating infections topically. A new treatment called SinuNEB aerosolizes antibiotics so that you breathe antibiotics in through your nose, getting directly to source of problem. This type of treatment usually lasts 2-3 weeks. This is commonly aid with nebulizer device.