CHRONIC SINUSITIS
Medical Interventions
Independent:
 Establish baseline vital signs,
specifically respiratory rate
 Assess patient’s level of pain
 Auscultate lung sounds on anterior and
posterior thorax
 Elevate client’s head; semi-fowler’s
position
 Give chest physiotherapy
Health teachings:
 Health teaching about environmental
factors such as allergens that could
contribute to sinusitis
 Teach patient to perform proper
coughing techniques
 Teach how to do appropriate breathing
exercises
Therapeutic:
 Encourage adequate rest
 Provide a clean and allergen free
environment
 Increase fluid intake
Collaborative:
 Administer medications as prescribed;
expectorants, bronchodilators,
antibiotics, steroids,
Rationale
 To identify alterations in respiratory
status
 Knowing the patient’s level of pain
determines further action
 To assess area of consolidation
 To facilitate breathing
 To mobilize secretions
 To prevent reoccurrence of infections
 To appropriately cough out secretions
 To encourage lung expansion
 To promote wellness
 Avoid or prevent allergic reactions
 Helps loosens phlegm, prevent
dehydration
 Aids in preventing bronchospasm,
liquefy secretions, prevent
inflammation, manage facial pain