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Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a condition wherein the sinus cavity is infected by bacteria. It is
actually a condition where the paranasal sinuses get inflamed as a result of
some infection. The mucus that gets collected in the sinus cavity drains itself
in the nasal passage and causes the infection and also results in congestion.
There are different types of sinuses like the frontal sinus, sphenoid sinus,
maxillary sinus and ethmoid sinus. Sinusitis is a commonly observed medical condition in the United States of America.
Often misunderstood for a cold or an allergy, sinus requires a qualified medical practitioner to make a proper diagnosis and may also require antibiotics to prevent worsening the condition and any further complications whatsoever. Physical examination combined with an X-ray (if required) would be able to aid the diagnosis so that the line of treatment to be adopted may be decided. If you do not treat it at the onset itself the infection would go on for days or months together and then, result in chronic sinusitis.
Symptoms of Sinusitis
The symptoms commonly seen in case of sinusitis are:
- Continuous headache
- A cold which lasts for more than 2 weeks (the patient may also have fever along with this)
- Yellowish thick nasal discharge
- Cough as a result of post nasal drip
- Swelling and pain in different areas of the face
- Ache in the teeth
Sinusitis is generally seen to begin as a result of a cold or some allergy and therefore for preventing it the best way would be to keep away from any causing factors in case you have some known allergy. You must get the cold treated at the earliest and not let it aggravate causing congestion and a severe infection.
Treatment of Sinusitis
Treatment of sinusitis may involve different techniques depending upon the severity of the condition. Some tried and tested methods that are used for the treatment of sinusitis include:
- Use of appropriate antibiotics.
- Your medical practitioner may suggest a nasal spray or a decongestant in the form of nasal drops. Prolonged use of a nasal spray or decongestant nasal drops is not advisable and therefore, should only be used as per the prescription of the medical practitioner.
- Steam inhalation
- Surgery is generally seen to be the last resort if medication and other methods show no improvement in the general condition of the patient. Surgery may be suggested for removal of any physical obstructions that exist. With endoscopic surgery becoming popular now, Functional Endoscopic Sinus surgery or FESS may be suggested by your medical practitioner. Surgery does not guarantee a complete cure of sinusitis and thus, you must discuss the pros and cons of undergoing a surgery with your medical practitioner.
Sinusitis is not a major disease but must be taken care of at the beginning itself so that the condition does not worsen causing further complications.
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