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General description of the disease
Sinusitis is a type of sinusitis, which is characterized by inflammatory processes in the mucous membranes of the maxillary sinuses. This disease is the result of complications after previous illnesses: acute respiratory infections, influenza, acute rhinitis, scarlet fever, measles and other infectious diseases. Also, attacks of seasonal allergies, bacteria and fungi can provoke sinusitis. The development of the disease begins when the outflow of mucus from the sinuses is blocked, as a result, a favorable environment is formed for the reproduction of harmful microorganisms and the onset of inflammation.
Sinusitis is considered the most common type of sinusitis, which affects almost all age groups of people. Only an ENT doctor can diagnose the disease based on the results of rhinoscopy, X-ray and examination of nasal mucus swabs. Sinusitis treatment is carried out by piercing, laser therapy, vacuum catheterization, anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs. Refusal of treatment can cause serious complications (meningitis, an infection of the cranial cavities, brain abscess, encephalitis, otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia, ophthalmitis), which can lead to partial or complete loss of vision and hearing, paralysis and even death.
Varieties of sinusitis:
- Acute sinusitis… Its development occurs against the background of acute rhinitis and infectious diseases of the respiratory system, gums, and teeth transferred the day before. Also, severe hypothermia with reduced immunity can provoke the disease.
- Chronic sinusitis is a consequence of prolonged treatment or untreated acute sinusitis. In this case, there is a thickening of the walls of the sinuses, their hypertrophy, a change in the cartilaginous tissue of the nasal septum.
Causes:
- Harmful microorganisms;
- Seasonal allergies;
- Polyps;
- Congenital structural features of the nasopharynx;
- Deformation of the septum as a result of trauma to the nose;
- Transfer of concomitant diseases (rhinitis, cystic fibrosis);
- Bad habits (smoking);
- Hobbies, hobbies (swimming, diving, deep-sea diving without scuba gear).
Symptoms of sinusitis
Depending on the type of sinusitis, its main symptoms also differ. So with acute sinusitis the following symptoms are observed:
- Tension and pressure in the sinus area;
- Toothache;
- Headache;
- Pain in the temples and bridge of the nose;
- Profuse discharge from the nose, green-yellow;
- Fever, sneezing, malaise;
- Dullness of smell;
- Difficulty breathing through the nose.
Chronic sinusitis it is quite difficult to diagnose, tk. its symptoms are mild, but may last up to eight weeks. The main symptoms of the disease are:
- Persistent nasal congestion;
- Prolonged runny nose, which does not respond to treatment with classic drugs;
- Constant pain in the eye socket, especially when blinking;
- Recurrent headaches that go away in a horizontal position of the body;
- Swelling of the eyelids, especially in the morning;
- Dullness of smell;
- Conjunctivitis.
Useful products for sinusitis
General recommendations
There is no special diet for the treatment of sinusitis, but there are general recommendations that should be followed in order to quickly overcome the disease:
- Drink plenty of fluids;
- Rejection of bad habits;
- Proper balanced nutrition.
Healthy foods
- Freshly squeezed juices especially from carrots, beets, spinach and cucumber. Juices from these vegetables can be drunk either individually or as a cocktail. For example, in the proportions 3: 1: 2: 1.
- Herbal teas based on chamomile, string, St. John’s wort, tea rose and others. A warm drink and steam from a cup moisturize the mucous membrane, facilitate mucus drainage and breathing through the nose.
- Natural mineral water – maintains a normal mineral and water balance in the body, improves blood composition, increases the body’s resistance.
- Spicy food. It has been scientifically proven that spicy food significantly thinns mucus and allows it to flow freely through the nose. However, spices should be used with caution, especially if there is a predisposition to heartburn.
Folk remedies for sinusitis
With sinusitis, you can use folk remedies in combination with drug therapy. Among the large list of recipes, the most popular are:
- Inhalation with propolis tincture. To do this, add ½ teaspoon of alcohol tincture of propolis to boiling water and breathe in vapors under a towel.
- Inhalation with honey. Pour boiling water (2 ml) over honey (3-500 tbsp) and breathe over the steam for 10-15 minutes.
- Instilling in the nose a mixture of honey, celandine juice and aloe, mixed in equal proportions. 4-9 drops should be dripped into each nostril 3-5 times a day for a week.
- Instilling a mixture of sea buckthorn and rosehip oil into the nose 5-9 times a day
- Pour a mixture of dry herbs (St. John’s wort, eucalyptus, sage, lavender, chamomile, string, yarrow) with boiling water (2 liters of water per 3 tablespoons of collection), let it brew for an hour and take 4-6 times a day, 100 ml. In vespers hours, it is good to do inhalation over the steam of the broth 5-6 times at intervals of an hour.
- For the outflow of pus and mucus from the maxillary sinuses and reduce headaches, fresh cyclamen juice or an infusion of dry grass, 2 drops each, should be instilled into the nose. The procedure should be carried out by the patient in a supine position. The action of the herb begins to manifest itself after 5 minutes in the form of a wet cough, sneezing and profuse discharge from the nose of mucus with pus.
- Tamponing of the nostrils with infusion of kombucha. To do this, the kombucha must be heated to 40 ° C, moisten two tampons in the solution and place them in each nostril. Within 7 hours, tampons should be changed every half hour. The course of treatment of the disease should be carried out for at least 3 days for acute sinusitis and at least 7 days for chronic sinusitis.
- Clay compresses. To do this, you need to dissolve black clay in warm water to a dough state. From it, mold small cakes 1 cm thick and 3 cm in diameter. Put gauze in one layer moistened with olive oil on the skin under the eyes in the area of the maxillary sinuses, and put the cakes on top. Keep the compress for 1 hour.
Dangerous and harmful products for sinusitis
There are some types of foods that can negatively affect the flow of mucus from the maxillary sinuses and make it thicker. These products include:
- Dairy products – May provoke additional mucus production. If people have congenital lactose intolerance, then this can also cause the development of chronic sinusitis.
- Overeating or a heavy dinner at night can lead to the ingestion of gastric juice into the esophagus, and from there into the respiratory tract. As a result, constant irritation of the mucous membrane can cause sinusitis.
- Alcohol and caffeine. All drinks that contain alcohol or caffeine dry out the mucous membrane and as a result, the mucus outflow channels are blocked. It stagnates and the patient’s condition worsens.
- Products and drugs that can cause individual intolerance and allergic reactions – this can lead to swelling of the nasopharynx.
Attention!
The administration is not responsible for any attempt to use the information provided, and does not guarantee that it will not harm you personally. The materials cannot be used to prescribe treatment and make a diagnosis. Always consult your specialist doctor!