{"id":2503,"date":"2018-10-15T20:38:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T00:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=2503"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T19:04:55","slug":"sinus-infection-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/sinus-infection-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinus Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Sinus infection treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat a sinus infection on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

In most cases, doctors can come to a diagnosis for your sinus infection online by asking about your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the doctor suspects you have a bacterial infection, they may prescribe antibiotics to help you treat that as well. <\/span>
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Doctors can also write sick notes for the sinus infection in the case you need to be excused from work, school, or other situations.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a\u00a0prescription, you\u2019ll have the\u00a0option to pick it up from any\u00a0pharmacy or\u00a0we\u2019ll deliver it right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is a sinus infection?","accordion_intro":"

Sinuses are hollow cavities surrounding the nasal airways that serve many functions, including controlling your voice and humidifying the air you breathe. A sinus infection is when one of these hollow cavities gets inflamed because of a bacteria or virus, and\/or other environmental irritations like pollen and smoke. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many people will have acute sinus infections throughout their life, but it is also possible to have chronic sinus infections. A chronic sinus infection can last 12 weeks or longer, and can significantly affect quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of a sinus infection?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of a sinus infection include:<\/span><\/p>\n