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SINUSITIS
by Dr. Rajesh Shah
Definition:
Sinusitis is an inflammation or infection of one or more
of the sinuses. A sinus is a hollow air space in the
skull. These are also known as the para-nasal sinuses
since they surround the nasal cavity. The para-nasal
sinuses include:
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Frontal sinuses
over the eyes in the brow area
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Maxillary sinuses
inside each cheekbone
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Ethmoid sinuses
just behind the bridge of the nose and between the eyes
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Sphenoid sinuses
behind the ethmoids in the upper region of the nose and
behind the eyes
Classification:
Sinusitis can be classified (based on the duration) into:
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Acute
sinusitis
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Chronic sinusitis
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Recurrent sinusitis
Causes:
The common causes of this condition include:
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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Fungus
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Excessive nose blowing
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Foreign objects in nostril (especially in children)
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Scuba diving
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Side effects of certain drugs
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Tooth caries
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Allergies
Symptoms:
The common symptoms of sinusitis include:
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Nasal congestion and discharge that may be yellowish or
greenish
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Cough with production of mucus
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Discharge from the back of the nose into the throat
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Bad breath
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Reduced sense of smell/ taste
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Headache
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Toothache
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Pain in the region of the affected sinus (see the
illustration on Sinuses)
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Fever
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Tiredness
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Weakness
Homeopathic treatment:
What needs to be treated in sinusitis is not only the
acute infection or inflammation, but also the inherent
tendency to have sinusitis repeatedly. Individual tendency
to frequent upper respiratory infections or sinusitis can
best be treated with homeopathic approach of
individualistic treatment. Recurring sinusitis finds
wonderful treatment with homeopathy. Homeopathy treats
acute infections as well as the tendency to have
infections or allergy. It is almost always possible to
avoid antibiotics and sinus surgery if one adopts the
homeopathic alternative.
Homeopathy is strongly indicated for sinusitis. |
