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How effective is the lamp for sinus problems? Can their use actually speed up treatment and recovery? Could healing be faster with the use of sinus lamps? Can lamps be used at home? The question is answered by the drug. Katarzyna Darecka.
Is it worth using lamps for sick sinuses?
Good morning, I would like to ask if bay lamps are effective? Problems with sinusitis i sinus pain I have them every year and they are very tiring because treatment always takes a long time and before I know it, my sinus problems keep coming back. Recently, I heard that sinus lamps work well and can help people like me who have recurrent sinus problems.
Therefore, I would like to know more about the effectiveness of sinus lamps, does their use really make sense and could lead to faster resolution of problems? Do sinus lamps speed up healing? Usually, I simply opted for pharmacotherapy and taking medication prescribed by a doctor, but I try to do whatever it takes to ease my problems. Can bay lamps be used at home? I saw that you can buy them, but I don’t know if I should use them without consulting a doctor. And the big question is, do sinus lamps have side effects? Can I somehow harm myself and worsen my problems by using them?
Your doctor advises you on whether you should use a sinus lamp
Chronic sinusitis it can have a very unpleasant effect on everyday life and reduce its quality. However, there are measures you can take to reduce symptoms or speed up the healing process. Unfortunately, the scientifically supported methods do not include: herbal products, zinc preparations, acupuncture and the aforementioned lamp therapy, emitting infrared light. There is no scientific research showing that lamps can influence the course of the disease, reduce disease duration, or improve quality of life by reducing symptoms.
Scientifically backed treatments for chronic sinusitis are:
- Nasal spray steroids – reduce swelling of the sinus mucosa, thereby reducing the feeling of stuffy nose and reducing polyps, if any. However, you have to wait a few days for the effects, and if you do not want to experience symptoms, you should use treatment for several months or even a year. Some patients are reluctant to respond to steroid therapy, but nasal, compared to oral, is largely free from side effects when used as directed.
- Irrigation of the nasal cavity or inhalation with saline – they reduce swelling of the sinus mucosa and help dilute the mucus. There are special sprays, but the simplest and cheapest way is to rinse the nose with 0.9% saline. This activity, however, is not pleasant, but requires daily use.
- In case of pain, use ibuprofen, paracetamol. However, be careful with preparations containing acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin) – they may worsen the symptoms.
You should contact your ENT doctor if surgical intervention is indicated, as there are treatments that can reduce symptoms, but not every patient may be qualified for such an ENT surgery.
– Lek. Katarzyna Darecka
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