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The best way to prevent sinusitis is to avoid or quickly treat flus and colds:
- Get an influenza vaccine each year.
- Wash your hands frequently, particularly after shaking hands with others.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and other chemicals that could boost your immune system and help your body resist infection.
- Reduce stress.
Additional tips for preventing sinusitis:
- Avoid smoke and pollutants.
- Use a humidifier to increase moisture in your nose and sinuses.
- Drink plenty of fluids to increase moisture within your body.
- Take decongestants during an upper respiratory infection.
- Treat allergies promptly and appropriately.
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