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Home remedies for sinus infection
DIR By: lubhan
Date: December 16, 2016, 4:54 am
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Sinusitis or accessory sinus suppuration is bacterial
inflammation of the nasal and contiguous sinuses following acute
rhinitis and contiguous sinuses following acute infection
especially streptococci. Sometimes the infection from the second
bicuspid and first two molar teeth whose roots are near to the
antral floor. Sinusitis is an important etiological factor in
the causation of many diseases of the lower respiratory tract.
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses often follows the common
cold, influenza, and other general infections. Germs that would
normally be eliminated from the body may sometimes find their
way into these little sinuses or chambers on each side of the
nasal passages. Trouble may be due to inadequate drainage
resulting from a deviated septum, or perhaps to the presence of
polyps. Any chronic infection within the nose may lead to
sinuses.
Acute Sinusitis is characterized by moderate degree of fever and
local pain. The latter depends on the site affected: if frontal
sinus, forehead; antrum, on one cheek: sphenoidal sinus,
deep-seated headache. Headache is more marked in the afternoon.
Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity may also
result in generalized inflammation within the nose, and this may
extend into the sinuses. Dental abscesses may find their way
into the maxillary sinuses, which are located on each side of
the nose just above the jaw.
There is a purulent nasal discharge and in some cases,
epistaxis. A progressive ill health continues. The patient
usually complains of headache, postnatal discharge, pain and
perhaps a low-grade fever, lack of appetite, loss of smell and
even toothache. The trouble usually begins in one sinus and
unless checked it may soon spread to other areas. Most cases
clear up rapidly under good treatment, but some go on to the
chronic stage. Sinus headaches are usually felt in the forehead
and behind the eyes, or in the face just below the eyes. Many
patients think they are having frequent colds, when in reality
the trouble is due to recurrent sinus infection.
The infection may extend to the eyes, ears, throat and tracheo-
bronchial tree occasionally intracranial complications as
meningitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis and brain abscess may
appear.
In severe cases of sinusitis, the inside of the nose appears
boggy and red and may be covered with a thin layer of pus.
X-rays of the sinuses may show the presence of fluid or even
polyps growing inside the involved sinus. The inflammation may
also cause a severe infection of the middle ear, as well as
bronchopneumonia, asthmatic attacks and even an abscess of the
brain in rare cases.
Chronic sinus infection may not cause any definite symptoms
except during exacerbations. This is frequently associated with
many chronic respiratory infections.
HOME REMEDIES FOR SINUS INFECTION
Inhale steam 2-4 times per day by leaning over a bowl of boiling
hot water or using a steam vaporizer with a towel over the head
and bowl to prevent the escape of the steam. This is very
effevtive home remedy for sinusitis treatment.
Get plenty of rest. Do not lie down it will make your sinuses
feel more stopped-up, so try lying on the side that lets you
breathe the best.
Sleeping with your head elevated will encourage drainage during
the night.
Eliminate sugar from your diet.
The juice of garlic has on the entire system as it helps
dissolve an accumulation of mucus in the sinus cavities,
bronchial tubes and the lungs.
Prepare a mixture by adding one eyedropper of 3% hydrogen
peroxide, one pinch salt, one pinch baking soda, and purified
water. Shake well. Put a little in each nostril and keep in
there awhile, making faces to move it around, move head, etc. to
move it around.
Always avoid dairy products when you have any sinus congestion
of any kind.
Prepare a mixture of these herbs, fennel seeds, flaxseeds and
fenugreek seeds. Allow it to steep for a few minutes, stir and
drink copious amounts.
For natural cure for sinusitis, put a little salt in the palm of
your hand, mix with warm water, plug one nostril and sniff the
water & salt solution up. Repeat for the other nostril.
Gargle with salt water and flush your nose/sinuses out with salt
water for effective sinusitis treatment.
Chop up two or three cloves of garlic. Put in small cup and
cover with about 40 drops of water, let it stand (10-15) min's
so the water can absorb the oils from the garlic. Put 20 drops
in each nostril. This is also very effevtive home remedy for
sinusitis treatment.
Take large doses of vitamin C to cure sinusitis.
Make a solution by adding colloidal silver, diluted tea tree and
eucalyptus oil and apply to sinus area.
Avoid taking too much fruit juice. Avoid completely milk and
dairy products.
Applying a hot or a cold compress over the inflamed area would
also provide relief.
A decoction of mustard seed powder and water, instilled in the
nostrils gives relief.
Drinking a lot of water and other fluids would also help.
Keeping a towel, hat or warm scarf over forehead, cheeks as you
sleep can really help.
Using a humidifier in the room where you sleep is an excellent
way to prevent and treat a sinus infection.
Persons suffering from sinusitis should avoid swimming in
swimming pools treated with chlorine, since it irritates the
lining of the nose and sinuses.
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