Sinusitis, causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
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What is sinusitis?
It occurs when the paranasal sinuses become inflamed and do not allow the expulsion of the body’s natural mucous secretion through the nose; this causes an infection due to the presence of fungi, bacteria, or viruses that proliferate and cause discomfort and pain for the patient.
It is essential to clarify that we have hollow spaces inside our skull called paranasal sinuses; they must allow air to circulate and mucous secretions that must not contain microorganisms that can cause infection.
When these paranasal sinuses become inflamed or blocked, they prevent air and secretions from circulating; when this happens, the microorganisms create an infection, and sinusitis begins.
Causes of sinusitis.
This disease can be caused by:
Depending on the frequency in which this pathology appears in a patient, it can be classified as:
Bacterial sinusitis:
When bacteria cause the sinus infection, it is considered bacterial sinusitis. Generally, the bacteria present in the nose, throat, or mouth tend to spread to these areas, and if the ducts are blocked, they create an infection.
Likewise, when people have discomfort due to bacteria on their teeth, they are more likely to suffer from this pathology.
Allergic sinusitis:
In children, the symptoms are perceived as a continuous cold that worsens, a dark discharge, and a high fever is also observed for several days.
What are the symptoms of sinusitis?
The symptoms of this disease are similar for any case, allergic or bacterial, they include:
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What is the difference between sinusitis and rhinitis?
Both are two diseases that affect the nose area but with slight differences between them.
Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of the nose due to allergic causes, while sinusitis is the infection of the nose and paranasal sinuses due to bacterial or viral causes.
How to prevent sinusitis?
The prevention methods of this pathology are to avoid contracting the flu or allergies since these are the leading causes of sinusitis. In case of contracting the flu or allergy, treat them as best and as soon as possible to avoid long-term nasal complications.
To avoid the spread of viruses, we can increase the intake of antioxidants found in fruits, wash our hands frequently, avoid touching our faces when we are not at home, minimize stress levels, any other tool that helps us maintain our immune system. Strong.
We can implement habits such as increased water consumption and applying humidifiers with decongestant substances that keep the sinuses hydrated and in good condition.
You can also avoid the consumption of cigarettes or other polluting smoke.
How to remove the headache that occurs?
The headache can be intense; if this is the case, prescription medications can be used to relieve it, inhaling steam can also be a great relief and drinking water.
What is the treatment for sinusitis?
There is various personal care that can help treat this disease, such as:
Hot compresses on the face, steam inhalation, humidifiers with products that contribute to decongestion, and saline solution.
When the situation does not improve with this care, it is necessary to go to the doctor to obtain the required medical recommendations for improvement, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain relievers, or antihistamines.
Part of the treatment can also be to carry out the necessary tests to find the causes and to be able to solve the complication when the cases are persistent.
Are there plants or home remedies to cure sinusitis?
In most cases, sinusitis can be cured with the recommendations given above.
In the case of the humidifier, plants such as mint, spearmint, and eucalyptus can be added to increase the decongestant effect by decongesting and deflating the area; we begin to find a solution to the disease.
