What is Sinusitis and How is Sinusitus Treated?

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Located behind the bones of the face are hollow spaces filled with air. These hollow spaces are the sinuses and they act as a passage between the nasal cavity and the nostrils. They delay the passage of air and route it so that odors can be detected and they act as an air intake filter.

So what is sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the sinuses. Common symptoms include pain or pressure in the face, nasal obstruction or blockage, and a thick post-nasal drip. Those suffering from sinusitis may also experience headaches, a fever, or feel fatigued.

Treating Sinusitis and treating the pain that can be a symptom of sinusitis are often two different matters. Sinus pain can be severe and in some cases even temporarily debilitating. Methods of treating this pain include over-the-counter pain relievers (especially NSAIDS, as they act as an anti inflammatory as well as a pain reliever), heat applied to the area, steam with or without a medicated balsam, and facial massage.

Drinking warm herbal tea with eucalyptus also peppermint tea with lemon and honey works well in decongesting your swollen nasal membranes. Getting enough fluids is important, but especially warm liquids as they help to loosen and thin out the mucus.

Sinus problems seem to affect everyone these days. Many try to relieve the headache pressure by using very warm cloths over the eyes. Another remedy would be the use of a saline solution in the nose, this is especially a traditional treatment everywhere from India Eastwards where special jugs with long thin spouts are sold to aid washing the inside of the nose.

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Now these things may give relief briefly, in fact regular washing may prevent sinusitis. However, we know that sinus infections are caused by viruses, bacteria and especially fungi growing inside of our sinuses. One thing that may pop into our mind is to sign up for sinus surgery.

There are many other remedies available to one suffering from sinus trouble. First of all its important to stay in a place where plenty of fresh air is available. The rooms where one stays should not be too cool or too warm. It is also important to undertake regular exercises so as to keep the body healthy. It is important to take plenty of cool liquids like water and fruit juices and to avoid alcohol intake or take it moderately. Inhaling hot water vapor is a welcome remedy so is being in hot compresses, saunas and even steam rooms.

Your doctor can take a nasal swab and get it tested to look for bacterial or fungal attack. He may prescribe anti-biotics or ant-fungal medications accordingly. If you have black mould in your home this is a notorious source of fungal infection in the sinuses. Fungal infection is very difficult to get rid of because if it has been in place long enough (2-3 days) to start dropping spores, although the fungus may be destroyed its spores which are much tougher will germinate again in another 10-14 days.

Better yet, a more natural potential solution to Sinusitis that doesn't involve chemical drugs is Sinuvil - a safe and natural remedy that fights the root of Sinusitis as opposed to just the symptoms alone. Sinuvil can be used for either Acute Sinusitis or Chronic Sinusitis. You're more than likely to experience a natural boost in your immune system, thus your health will improve much quicker.

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