All You Need To Know About Sinusitis

 

 

 

All You Need To Know About Sinusitis

 

 

Sinusitis is infection or inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are located in the cheeks, forehead and around the eyes and are air-filled spaces within the bones of the face. Sinusitis is caused by too much mucus, or a swelling of the lining of the sinuses and nose, which can block the narrow channels. This can occur during a cold, or may be due to allergy or irritation of the linings of the sinuses Bacteria then grow inside the sinuses, causing pain, headache and sometimes fever. Mucus from infected sinuses can be yellow or green. Some people get sinusitis with most colds, while others get it rarely.  smoking, asthma, allergies, conditions that affect the way your body gets rid of mucus, such as cystic fibrosis, sports such as swimming and diving, injuries to your teeth, nose or cheeks could lead to the condition of Sinusitis.

 

Some people are troubled by frequent sinus infections, or continuous infection. Chronic sinusitis can linger for weeks or even months at a time. This can sometimes lead to serious complications, including infections in the bones and tissue near to the sinuses. Very rarely this infection can spread to the brain and the fluid around the brain. The person will be very ill and have swelling around the eyes. Some simple precautions help you to reduce your risk of developing sinusitis, or of getting further bouts of it. The main things you can do are - Wash your hands well using soap and hot water or anti-bacterial hand rubs or gels. This is especially important in you’re in close contact with someone who is unwell. Treat any colds, flu and chest infections quickly. You can usually treat these yourself using medicines from your pharmacist.

 

Don’t smoke and try not to spend too much time in smoky places. If you have allergies that may trigger sinusitis, try to steer clear of them. Home remedies such as saline (salt) washes or sprays are helpful for removing mucus and relieving congestion. Steam inhalation is also beneficial. Patients with sinusitis should drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Water, which helps lubricate the mucous membranes, is the best fluid to drink. Steam inhalation, perhaps including a few drops of eucalyptus oil is one of the best options to relieve it. many cases of acute sinusitis resolve within two weeks with non-prescription treatments and home remedies, doctors generally wait at least 7 - 14 days before prescribing an antibiotic.For chronic sinusitis, antibiotics and nasal corticosteroids are the main treatments, but this condition is difficult to treat and does not always respond to these drugs. Other drugs may also be prescribed. If drugs are ineffective, some patients with chronic sinusitis may need surgery.

 

..Divya