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Acute sinusitis: treatment and management

Help customers find relief from symptoms such as nasal congestion

Sinusitis is one of the most common diagnoses in primary care1 and can significantly reduce your customers’ quality of life2

Although the Pharmacy First service has allowed more accessible treatment for those who are eligible, most cases (98%) will be caused by a viral infection and antibiotic treatment via the service will likely be unsuitable.3

It is important to support your customer regardless of whether or not they are eligible for treatment via Pharmacy First, which you can do by offering advice and product recommendations within the pharmacy.

Learning objectives

After reading this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand what acute sinusitis is and how to identify it

  • Understand how Pharmacy First can help customers with acute sinusitis

  • Recognise the role of saline nasal sprays in the management of nasal congestion associated with sinusitis

Product information and information on adverse event reporting is available at the end of the module.

Content developed by Sterimar working together with CIG Healthcare Partnership.
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June 2025

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