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Also does that one reference cover this whole thing? Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 07:21, 3 February 2020 (UTC)


 * Dental Considerations

Patients with sinus infections who present with a complaint of a toothache are commonly encountered in a dental office. The oral health-care professional evaluating the patient must be able to differentiate between an odontogenic infection and sinus pain. On history, sinus infections usually present with pain involving more than one tooth in the same maxillary quadrant, whereas a toothache usually involves only a single tooth. Ruling out odontogenic infections by a dental examination and appropriate periapical radiography strengthens a diagnosis.

Chronic sinus infections are often accompanied by mouth breathing. This condition is associated with oral dryness and (in long-time sufferers) increased susceptibility to oral conditions such as gingivitis.

As with other conditions for which the prolonged use of antibiotics is prescribed, the potential development of bacterial resistance needs to be considered. Switching to a different class of antibiotics to treat an odontogenic infection is preferable to increasing the dosage of an antibiotic that the patient has recently taken for another condition.

The use of decongestants may be associated with oral dryness, which may need to be addressed.

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Dental Considerations Pharyngitis is defined as inflammation of the pharynx which is the back of throat, whereas tonsillitis is defined as inflammation of the tonsils. They are most often referred as sore throat. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are usually caused by bacterial or viral infection.The most common causative bacteria is group A b-hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) infection, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes infection. The major viral etiologies are Epstein-Barr virus, coxsackievirus A, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and measles virus. Other causes may include allergies, trauma, toxins, long-term mouth breathing and cancer.


 * How does this have anything to do with the teeth? Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:29, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

The signs and symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillitis vary from mild to intense. Common findings include sore throat, fever, difficulty in swallowing, redness in the back of throat, white or gray patches at the back of throat and swollen lymph nodes. Systemic symptoms such as headache, malaise, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, rashes and loss of appetite may be noted.


 * How does this have anything to do with the teeth? Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:29, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

The appropriate treatment for pharyngitis and tonsillitis varies depending on its underlying cause. For bacterial infections, a course of oral antibiotics may be prescribed, such as amoxicillin or penicillin. The antibiotics aim to prevent complications, such as rheumatic fever or kidney disease. It is essential to complete the entire course of antibiotics to ensure the infection has cleared and to prevent reinfection. Viral pharyngitis does not respond to antibiotics, but will typically clear up on its own. Over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can help reduce pain and fever. Home remedies that may help speed up recovery include:

●     getting enough rest

●     drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated

●     using a humidifier to add moisture to the air

●     gargling with salt water

●     sucking on ice chips or throat lozenges to soothe the throat

●     drinking warm beverages, such as tea with honey, lemon water, or broth


 * Seriously how does this have anything to do with the teeth? Come on... Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:29, 3 February 2020 (UTC)


 * Is your group even reading the article before you begin editing? Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:29, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

Per this
It may develop with anatomic derangements, including deviation of the nasal septum and the presence of concha bullosa (pneumatization of the middle concha) that inhibit the outflow of mucus, or with allergic rhinitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and dental infections.


 * Per this, no year of publication provided. This is not about diagnosis but about the cause. Have moved it there. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:59, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

Frequent complaints include facial pressure, pain, or a sensation of obstruction. In some cases, nonspecific symptoms, such as headache, sore throat, lightheadedness or generalised fatigue, also may be present or even dominate.


 * This is symptoms not diagnosis. No page number is provided nor is a year of publication. See WP:MEDHOW Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:59, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

The diagnosis of acute sinusitis is made on the basis of history and clinical examination. Radiologic evaluations may be helpful in certain situations. Patients with recurrent disease need to be evaluated for underlying factors that can predispose patients to sinusitis. Allergy evaluation for allergic rhinitis is often helpful. Chronic sinusitis may be the presentation of an underlying systemic disease, such as Wegener granulomatosis or Churg-Strauss vasculitis. Other predisposing factors, such as tobacco smoke exposure, immunodeficiency, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and septal deviation, should be considered.
 * Diagnostic Imaging


 * No page number Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:59, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

In addition to the patient's symptoms, the diagnosis in the past often was made by procedures (such as, transillumination) and by radiographs


 * We do not use primary sources. Please see WP:MEDRS Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:59, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

(such as, the Waters, Caldwell-Luc, lateral, and submental vertex views). Thickening of sinus mucosa and the accumulation of secretions reduce the air space of the sinus and cause it to become increasingly radiopaque. The most common radiopaque patterns that occur in the Waters view are localized mucosal thickening along the sinus floor, generalized thickening of the mucosal lining around the entire wall of the sinus, and near-complete or complete radiopacification of the sinus.

Today, when the diagnosis is in question, many clinicians use nasal endoscopy, CT, cone beam CT or sinus ultrasound. Scrutinizing the area around the maxillary ostium on plain images or CT images may reveal the presence of thickened mucosal tissue, which may cause blockage of the ostium. Mucosal thickening in just the base of the sinus may not represent sinusitis. Rather, it may represent the more localized thickening or mucositis that can occur in association with rarefying osteitis from a tooth with a nonvital pulp. However, this condition may progress to involve the entire sinus.

The image of thickened sinus mucosa may be uniform or polypoid. In the case of an allergic reaction, the mucosa tends to be more lobulated. In contrast, in cases of infection, the thickened mucosal outline tends to be smoother, with its contour following that of the sinus wall. Chronic sinusitis may result in persistent radiopacification of the sinus with sclerosis and thickening of the bony walls as the sinus periosteum is stimulated.


 * This is another primary source. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 08:59, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

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Source insufficient
"Besides, there are some home remedies which can help to relieve the symptoms which include getting sufficient rest, drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, using a humidifier, eating warm broth and having throat lozenges to soothe the throat. "

Healthline does not fulfil WP:MEDRS. Doc James (talk · contribs · email)