It is not necessarily possible to entirely avoid getting sinusitis, but some strategies that may help include:

• avoid smoking/smoke exposure/air pollution exposure
• proactively manage any hay fever or dust allergies with appropriate treatment- get advice from your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
• avoid exposure to respiratory viruses, stay away from people who are known to be unwell with common colds/flus.
• some people find using an air humidifier in their living space can help, particularly if their home heating/air conditioning system causes the air to be very dry. Humidifiers need to be properly cleaned/ maintained, to avoid mold developing.

If you are getting frequent sinus infections despite taking the above steps, speak to your doctor for advice.