Sinusitis - How To Get Rid Of It!

Some of the symptoms of sinusitis are:

1. Sinus Headache - This is not your regular headache. It is localized around the sinuses. It is a constant, dull, aching sort of pain that radiates from one side of the head to the other. It can also get worse when the affected person lays on their back.

2. Migraines - I don't have to tell you what this is. As a matter of fact, most sinus headaches are misdiagnosed. These sinus headaches are actually migraines!

3. Pain on the bridge of the nose.

4. Pain in the roof of the mouth.

5. Pain in the eye or face.

As you can see, some of the symptoms associated with sinusitis are very serious. Something this serious requires a physician's attention! So if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, go see your family doctor ASAP to find out exactly what is wrong. As with all infections, some of sinusitus' symptoms can look like other ailments like the flu for example.

With sinusitis you can have itchy eyes, fever and chills, just like the symptoms of the flu. That's why it is so important to go see a physician to find out EXACTLY what is wrong!

There are two different types of sinusitis. They are:

1. Acute Sinusitis - Acute sinusitis is usually temporary, lasting no more than a month.

2. Chronis Sinusitis - This type of sinusitis usually lasts longer than 3 months. It's symptoms usually alternate between acute AND chronic, making this type of sinusitius very painful.

There can be several causes of sinusitis as well. Under acute sinusitis you have:

Viral Infections - Such as a upper respiratory tract infection(URTI).

Fungus - Any mold that could be inhaled or ingested can aggravate the sinuses.

Drug Side Effects - Certain medications have listed sinusitus as a possible side effect.

Foreign Objects - Young kids can try to put things in their nose not knowing that they are introducing bacteria into their sinus cavity.

Bacteria - The H. Influenzae bacteria is one of the main bacterial agents to cause sinusitis.

Some of the causes of chronic sinusitis are:

Allergies - Pollen, ragweed and other allergens can aggravate the sinuses thus causing sinusitus.

Runny Nose - A persistent runny nose not caused by allergies is called rhinitis. This aggravates the sinuses, thus causing sinusitis.

Narrow Sinuses - A person with unusually narrow sinuses are more prone to develop sinusitis because their narrow sinuses slow down drainage of the mucuos membranes.

A Weak Immune System - Such as those affected by HIV or AIDS. The immune system cannot do it's intended job , so sinusitis can be a side effect.

There are a couple of different ways to treat sinusitis. You can go the traditional route with the many different kinds of over-the-counter medications or antibiotics on the market. (I have a couple of them on this page.) But the vast majority of people say that the relief that these drugs give is temporary at best.

You could also go the nasal spray route. They have been known to work very well. The main ingredient in these nasal sprays is capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers. So if you're allergic to chili peppers, I'd stay away from it. As with all medications and applications thereof, it isn't for everybody. Not everyone can lean their head back and inhale a nasal spray.

If you have chronic sinusitis, you can try surgery. Surgery should only be used if all other methods are exhausted. Surgery can fix some of those people that are predisposed to sinusitis,(like those with narrow nasal cavities) but not everyone will benefit from it. So if you've tried the antibiotics and the nasal sprays and you want NOTHING to do with surgery, what are your options?

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