Sinusitis: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes & Cure

What is Sinusitis?

  • Posted: 09/24/2018
  • By: Alvizia Healthcare

Sinus infection or Sinusitis is an inflammation of the air cavities within the passages of the nose. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus lining caused by bacterial, viral or microbial infections. It can also occur as a result of structural issues like blockages of the sinus opening (ostium). If the sinus opening (ostium) is closed, normal mucus drainage may not occur this condition may lead to infection and inflammation of the sinuses. It does not spread yo other people.

What is Sinus? How many types of SINUSITIS are there?

A sinus is a hollow space in the body. There are many types of sinus, but sinusitis affects the paranasal sinuses, the spaces behind the face that lead to the nasal cavity. The paranasal sinuses have the same mucous membrane lining as the nose. There are two main categories of sinusitis: acute and chronic.

What are the symptoms of SINUSITIS?

Sinusitis signs and symptoms include:

  • Headache.
  • Facial Pain.
  • Swelling near the Sinus area.
  • A nasal drainage.
  • Sore throat is inflammation of throat tissue by post nasal drip.
  • Fever.
  • Cloudy discolored nasal or postnasal drainage,
  • Feeling of nasal stuffiness,
  • Congestion is a feeling of nasal stuffiness, and occurs with both infectious and non-infectious sinusitis.
  • Cough.
  • Pain in Eye, Ear and Tooth.
  • Fatigue.
  • Bad Breath.
  • Sometimes allergy like symptoms are seen such as sneezing, itching etc.
  • Loss of the sense of smell or taste

    • Cause of SINUSITIS

    There are mainly three causes of sinusitis, they are:

  • Fungi
  • Bacteria
  • Any kind of Pollutant

    • How can SINUSITIS be Treated?

    Sinusitis can be treated with proper medicine but it is also necessary that some home remedy or prevention measures are taken. Sometimes it can be treated by surgery as well.
    Treatment with antibiotics or topical nasal steroid sprays is often successful in reducing mucosal swelling, fighting infection, and relieving obstructions of the sinus opening. Inhaling steam or using nasal saline sprays or drops may also help relieve sinus discomfort. A medicine for the same is prescribed by Alvizia HealthCare. Details of the medicine is given in medication section.
    Prevention measures for the treatment of Sinusitis are as follows:

  • Practice good hand hygiene. Wash hands before and after eating and apply sanitizers.
  • Avoid active and passive smoking.
  • Stay away from people with colds and other respiratory infections.

    • Home remedies for treatment of Sinusitis are:
  • Keep your surroundings clean.
  • Warm compress: Applying a warm compress gently to the affected areas of the face can relieve some swelling and discomfort.
  • Steam inhalation: At home inhale steam from a bowl of hot water, possibly with some drops of essential menthol or eucalyptus oil, can help unblock the sinuses.

    • Medication:

    ALVIZIA HEALTHCARE provides medicine for the problem of Sinusitis problems. Zemoxtif Dry Syrup by (ALVIZIAHEALTHCARE) is a very good medicine for the same. For furthur details. Visit: (www.alviziahealthcare.com/)