In general, sinusitis develops after a cold or flu-like illness. Sinusitis is a swelling of the inner lining of the sinuses. The sinuses are the spaces between the bones in the face where air passes and where a fluid called mucus drains into the nose. Sinusitis is quite common. It feels much like a head cold, with a stuffy or runny nose and a headache
When the lining of the sinuses is at all swollen, the swelling interferes with the normal flow of mucus. Trapped mucus can then fill the sinuses, causing an uncomfortable sensation of pressure and providing an excellent environment for the growth of infection-causing bacteria.
Acute sinusitis means that the infection develops quickly (over a few days) and lasts a short time. Many cases of acute sinusitis last a week or so, but it is not unusual for it to last 2-3 weeks (that is, longer than most colds).
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Inflammation in the four paired sinuses in the skull causes sinusitis.The tissues lining the sinuses are swollen.
The air-filled pockets in the face called sinuses are accumulated with fluids,infection occurs called sinusitis.These are majorly causes by viruses,sometimes bacterial infections are also a possibility.
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Sinusitis is treated by preventing the inflammation in the sinuses.Nasal sprays are prescribed by doctors to govern the swelling.
Breathing difficulty,nasal block,running nose,pain and swelling around eyes,cheeks,nose and forhead are common sinuistis symptoms.
Severe pain in eyes,ears,head and throat indicates the infection is major.Also accompanied by Dizziness and trouble opening eyes.
Fluctuating improvement in symptoms such as headache or facial pain, Existence of symptoms more than 10 days indicates you must rush to doctor.
Viral and bacterial infections initiate sinusitis. Common cold virus and bacterial sinus infection can cause the illness.
Hemophilus influenzae,Staphylococcus aureus,streptococcus pneumoniae are some of the bacteria that causes bacterial sinusitis.
Acute sinusitis subsides in ten days without any antibiotics.Whereas chronic sinusitis is treated with the help of amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin).
People suffering from hay fever,common cold are at risk for sinusitis.People with serious medical condition like HIV/AIDS,cystic fibrosis area also at risk.
Just like how common cold spreads,the virus causing sinus is passed on to others.Bacterial sinusitis is also contagious.
Both are one and the same."Sinus" indicates air filled pockets in the face while "itis" means inflammation.
Both acute and chronic sinusitis are curable.While the first one subsides by itself and the later goes away with some antibiotics.
Due to swelling of sinuses, nasal pressure is caused.Which in turn causes dizziness and vertigo.
Sore throat,cough are some of the symptoms of common cold which are true for sinus as well.These symptoms are treated using different options easily.
Normally the infections go away in 14 days without any antibiotics. But needs to be treated if it persists more than that.
When the sinus infection is more critical people experience vertigo.Immediately consult your physician if suffering from Vertigo.
Nasal block and pressure also affects your ear pressure.Treating the infection symptoms automatically settles the ear pain.
Sinusitis is rarely dangerous. It can be treated just like a common cold due to a viral infection. If the condition persists for more than a week or two, consult a physician.
Sinusitis is not a threat for a normal life, but it may be a reason for some other underlying condition.If the pain is severe and is continuing, better consult a doctor.
Inflammation and puffiness around the eyes due to the sinus pressure may also cause a disturbance to your vision.Treating the infection helps reduce the pressure as well.
Presence of mucus is always a cause for bad breath. Once the infection is cured, it goes away normally. Warm water gargling and plenty of water intake cures the condition.
The decongestants greatly alleviates nasal congestion and also reduces the information and swelling. It also minimises the facial pressure and pain.
Infection spreading to the other parts of a sinus cavity it hurts. When the nasal canal is strained by the infection,it affects the jaw and causes pain.
Chronic sinusitis exhibits symptoms like nausea, weariness, irregular sleep and hunger cycle. Loss of appetite is due to sore throat and loss of smell.
Dry sinuses cause nose bleeding. Too much blowing off your nose also stimulates nose bleeding. Inflammation and pressure are also the reasons.
The surgery enlarges the gap between the sinuses allowing free Flow of air and drains.Surgery is required in case of chronic sinusitis.
Yoga increases the blood circulation and also clears all the nasal blocks and also relaxing stress in the body. It strengthens the nasal passages and also prevent swelling of sinuses.
Sinusitis affecting brain has no symptoms except for a severe headache. When the infection spreads to the brain this may cause seizures, hallucination and nauseating feeling.
Normally Sinusitis is not accompanied by fever. Howerver a low grade fever is diagnosed just like a common viral infection.
Allergies and sinusitis have common symptoms. However the irritation in the eyes and skin are not associated with sinusitis.Sinus infections secrete a green nasal discharge.
“The first day I came I could hardly breathe through my
nose and I was constantly swallowing the mucous. After the
first session I felt less congested, could breathe better
during the night. I came regularly for the sessions and
after several treatments the pressure became less on my
sinuses also my headache has gone.”
– Carmen H.
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