SINUSITIS is termed as inflammation of the tissues of the sinuses. Generally, people know that viral and bacterial infections can irritate them causing them to get blocked resulting in nasal congestion. Here in this article we will focus on some important points of sinusitis which will help people to create awareness and get rid of sinusitis at early stage.
TYPES
- Acute Sinusitis
Infection which lasts from 2 to 4 week is termed as acute sinusitis.
- Sub acute Sinusitis
Infection lasts 4 to 12 weeks comes in this category.
- Chronic Sinusitis
Infection which lasts more than 12 weeks or longer is termed as chronic sinusitis.
SYMPTOMS
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal drainage thick yellow greenish discharge
- Loss of smell
- Headache
- Facial pain
- Myalgia
- Fever
- Lachrymation of eyes
- Tenderness around cheeks
- Cough
- Bad breathe
- Double vision
- Stiff neck
QUESTIONAIRE
- Who are more prone to sinusitis?
People who are prone to recurrent common cold, blocked drainage ducts, nasal polyps, immune system deficiencies.
- Mention some tips to prevent children to get sinusitis.
Use pacifiers, avoid bottle drinking, keep surroundings clean, regular bathing of a child after bringing him from school or day care to avoid other child infection.
- What is pansinusitis?
Sinus infection which affects all the four sinuses at once is termed as pan sinusitis.
- How can sinusitis be diagnosed?
Diagnosis depends on symptoms such as swelling of nasal tissues, green nasal discharge, bad breath, pain in face .
- Recommend medications to treat sinusitis.
Antihistamines, topical nasal corticosteroid nasal saline washes, antibiotics.
Homeopathic Management
- Mercurius Solubilis
Mostly indicated in those patients who suffer from discharge from the nose along with continuous sneezing. People also complain of hoarseness of voice, dry rough cough, tickling in throat, excessive thirst, bad breath.
- Phosphorus
Phosphorus helps in curing those patients who have pressure around the eyes, soreness in the throat, stuffy nose, fluent nasal discharge, dullness pain in head .
- Arsenic album
People who have throbbing pain and burning sensation which aggravates due to light, noise, movement. Complaints aggravate more due to anxiety, exertion and excitability. Patients often complain of nausea and vomiting along with sinusitis.
- Belladonna
Patients who are more prone to pain in forehead and around the eyes. Pain aggravates more on bending, and lying flat or motion. Light aggravates more. Pain also comes and goes in waves. Dizziness is also well marked in the feature .
- Spigella
Exposure to cold or wet weather calls for this remedy. Patients also face terrible bursting headache. Fever with severe body ache often calls for this remedy. Lachrymation from eyes and dry rattling cough is also a feature of this remedy .
Homeo Care Clinic
Dr. Vaseem Choudhary along with his team has treated many patients of sinusitis so if you are seeking for your cure please visit our center for further assistance.
