Online Treatment for Sinus Infection

Get diagnosed by top-rated online doctors for sinus infections. Learn about different treatment options, including medications and at-home remedies. Same-day sinus infection prescriptions available.

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Telehealth sinus infection treatment

Patients with a sinus infection are usually looking for relief from their symptoms, such as nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, headache, and sinus pressure.

Sinus infection symptoms

You are exhibiting sinusitis symptoms and are looking for fast relief.

Medications

You are able to take nasal spray, oral medications or antibiotics.

You want convenience

You’re looking for a convenient diagnosis and a cost-effective treatment.

An online sinus infection visit costs between $0–$99

Doctor On Demand is a covered benefit for over 98 million Americans. If you’re covered by your employer or insurance, then you’ll pay $0. No insurance, no problem. You can use Doctor On Demand starting at $99 per visit.

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Sinus infection medicine

Here are a few of the commonly prescribed sinusitis medications that you might receive from your doctor.

Antibiotics, such as Augmentin and Doxycycline
Decongestants, like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, which can reduce inflammation in the sinuses
Nasal corticosteroids, such as fluticasone or mometasone, which can help relieve symptoms such as postnasal drip
Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Antihistamines, such as loratadine or cetirizine

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What to expect

During a visit for a sinus infection, patients can expect the clinician to:

They will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and any current medications.

You may be eligible to receive a same-day prescription; however, your doctor will meet with you to determine if you need additional testing.

They may prescribe antibiotics to treat the sinus infection—either during the visit or after the lab returns your testing results.

They may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers to help manage the symptoms.

They may offer additional guidance on how to prevent a future sinus infection.

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Prepare for your sinus infection visit

Getting ready for your sinus infection visit with Doctor On Demand:

Find a comfortable and quiet space where you can speak freely about your symptoms.
Pull all of your insurance information together (if you don’t have insurance, you can skip this step).
Find a photo ID, like your driver’s license or passport.
Set aside five to 10 minutes, so you can answer questions about your symptoms and health history.

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How a sinus infection telehealth visit works

Set up your account.

Once you finish registering, you’ll be able to see the cost of your visit.

See the next available provider or schedule your appointment.

Select your concern and answer a few questions to provide the doctor with some context.

Start your live virtual visit.

Meet with one of our board-certified doctors who will diagnose your symptoms and offer a custom treatment plan. If needed, you can get prescriptions delivered to you or sent to your local pharmacy.

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What our patients are saying

"Excellent service, prompt responses and overall a great experience! My experiences with my sinus infection is that this service is better than having to go to an urgent care facility. It’s right from home and avoids me getting any other influenza type of sickness."

—Doctor On Demand patient

"I finally did a televisit this morning and in 4 minutes and 35 seconds this wonderful doctor was able to see that I had strep throat and sinus issues. As a parent, time is very important and we don’t have much free time so this was a blessing for me to be able to get myself treated without the hassle of bringing all of my children into an urgent care with me and waiting for hours! Thank you!!!"

—Doctor On Demand Patient

"Very friendly and understanding of my symptoms! This was my first time using this, I was very impressed, just saved a lot of time and money by not having to go to the doctors office for a sinus infection. Will definitely be using this again. Thank you!"

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"I'm stuck at home, positive for COVID, which turned into a sinus infection. Doctor On Demand saved me a trip to urgent care and infecting others with COVID. Thank you!"

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Common questions you may have about a sinus infection

You should see a doctor if your sinus infection lasts more than 10 days, worsens after initial improvement, or includes severe symptoms like high fever, facial swelling, or intense pain. If you have frequent sinus infections or symptoms that don’t improve with home remedies, a doctor can help determine the best treatment. Our telehealth providers are available 24/7, usually within 5 minutes or less, for fast and convenient care.

Yes, a telehealth provider can prescribe antibiotics for a sinus infection if they determine it’s necessary. During your virtual visit, the doctor will evaluate your symptoms and recommend the best treatment, which may include antibiotics if a bacterial infection is suspected. Our providers are available 24/7, usually within 5 minutes or less, so you can get fast, effective care.

Yes, telehealth is a convenient option for diagnosing and treating a sinus infection. A virtual doctor can assess your symptoms, recommend treatment, and prescribe medication if needed. Doctor On Demand telehealth providers are available 24/7, usually within 5 minutes or less, so you can get fast relief without leaving home.

A sinus infection is an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses. It can cause facial pain, a stuffy or runny nose, and often a fever plus other symptoms. It’s often caused by the common cold, but other viruses, bacteria, fungi or allergies can also cause a sinus infection. Bacterial infections, viral infections, or allergies can irritate your sinuses, causing them to get blocked and filled with fluid. In turn, this can cause pressure and pain in your face, nasal congestion, or other symptoms.

Typical symptoms of a sinus infection include postnasal drip, runny nose with thick yellow or green mucus, stuffy nose, facial pressure, pressure or pain in your teeth, ear pressure or pain, fever, bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth, cough, headache, or tiredness.

No. Doctors will often wait to see how long your symptoms last before prescribing antibiotics since some sinus infections are caused by viruses, and viral infections cannot be cured with antibiotics. Your doctor will also want to make sure a patient isn’t overusing antibiotics, which can make future infections harder to treat.

A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue that lines the sinuses. When sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, it allows viruses, bacteria, or fungi to grow more easily and cause an infection. Many sinus infections are often a result due to viruses, allergies, environmental exposures, and bacteria.

Understanding the symptoms of sinusitis is important to help determine the best treatment. You can manage your symptoms with home remedies like nasal sprays, hydration, rest, and using humidifiers. However, if you have questions about symptoms or if they last more than seven to ten days, you may need to see a doctor.