5
Days To Beat Sinus Infection- Day 1.
Part
1
"Your Top Twenty Sinus Infection Questions Answered"
Part
2 Special Report
"Sinus
Pain - Can Over-the-Counter Medications Help?"
Part
1
Q. How common is sinusitis?
A. More
than 37 million Americans suffer from at least one episode of
acute sinusitis each year. The prevalence of sinusitis has soared
in the last decade possibly due to increased pollution, urban
sprawl, and increased resistance to antibiotics.
Q. What
is sinusitis?
A. Sinusitis
is an inflammation of the membrane lining of any sinus, especially
one of the paranasal sinuses. Acute sinusitis is a short-term
condition that responds well to antibiotics and decongestants;
chronic sinusitis is characterized by at least four recurrences
of acute sinusitis. Either medication or surgery is a possible
treatment.
Q. What
are the signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis?
A. For acute
sinusitis, symptoms include facial pain/pressure, nasal obstruction,
nasal discharge, diminished sense of smell, and cough not due
to asthma (in children). Additionally, sufferers of this disorder
could incur fever, bad breath, fatigue, dental pain, and cough.
Acute sinusitis
can last four weeks or more. This condition may be present when
the patient has two or more symptoms and/or the presence of
thick, green or yellow nasal discharge. Acute bacterial infection
might be present when symptoms worsen after five days, persist
after ten days, or the severity of symptoms is out of proportion
to those normally associated with a viral infection.
Q. How
is acute sinusitis normally treated?
A. Acute
sinusitis is generally treated with ten to 14 days of antibiotic
care. With treatment, the symptoms disappear, and antibiotics
are no longer required for that episode. However, the sinusitis
will probably return, and the antibiotics will have weakened
your immune system. Oral and topical decongestants also may
be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms. These too will have
a negative effect on your immune system.
Q. What
are the signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis?
A. Victims
of chronic sinusitis may have the following symptoms for 12
weeks or more: facial pain/pressure, facial congestion/fullness,
nasal obstruction/blockage, thick nasal discharge/discolored
post-nasal drainage, pus in the nasal cavity, and at times,
fever. They may also have headache, bad breath, and fatigue.
Q. What
measures can be taken at home to relieve sinus pain?
A. Warm
moist air may alleviate sinus congestion. Experts recommend
a vaporizer or steam from a pan of boiled water (removed from
the heat). Humidifiers should be used only when a clean filter
is in place to preclude spraying bacteria or fungal spores into
the air. Warm compresses are useful in relieving pain in the
nose and sinuses. Saline nose drops are also helpful in moisturizing
nasal passages. The latest sinus
infection discovery is now also widely available.
Q. How
effective are non-prescription nose drops or sprays?
A. Use of
nonprescription drops or sprays might help control symptoms.
However, extended use of non-prescription decongestant nasal
sprays could aggravate symptoms and should not be used beyond
their label recommendation. These sprays weaken your immune
system, which makes it easier for sinus infections to reoccur.
Saline nasal sprays or drops are safe for continuous use, yet
may not be too effective.
Q. How
does a physician determine the best treatment for acute or chronic
sinusitis?
A. To obtain
the best treatment option, the physician needs to properly assess
the patient' s history and symptoms and then progress through
a structured physical examination. Physicians tend only to recommend
drugs that damage your immune system, or as a last resort, they
cut parts of your body, your sinuses, out altogether. Leaving
you with a damaged immune system that is open to further infection-
and no sinuses.
Q. What
should one expect during the physical examination for sinusitis?
A. At a
specialist' s office, the patient will receive a thorough ear,
nose, and throat examination. During that physical examination,
the physician will explore the facial features where swelling
and erythema (redness of the skin) over the cheekbone exist.
Facial swelling and redness are generally worse in the morning;
as the patient remains upright, the symptoms gradually improve.
The physician may feel and press the sinuses for tenderness.
Additionally, the physician may tap the teeth to help identify
an inflamed paranasal sinus.
Q. What
other diagnostic procedures might be taken?
A. Other
diagnostic tests may include a study of a mucous culture, endoscopy,
x-rays, allergy testing, or CT scan of the sinuses.
Q. What
is nasal endoscopy?
A. An endoscope
is a special fiber optic instrument for the examination of the
interior of a canal or hollow viscus. It allows a visual examination
of the nose and sinus drainage areas.
Q. Why
does an ear, nose, and throat specialist perform nasal endoscopy?
A. Nasal
endoscopy offers the physician specialist a reliable, visual
view of all the accessible areas of the sinus drainage pathways.
First, the patient' s nasal cavity is anesthetized; a rigid
or flexible endoscope is then placed in a position to view the
nasal cavity. The procedure is utilized to observe signs of
obstruction as well as detect nasal polyps hidden from routine
nasal examination. During the endoscopic examination, the physician
specialist also looks for pus as well as polyp formation and
structural abnormalities that may cause recurrent sinusitis.
This examination can leave you bruised, shocked and in further
pain. It can also introduce fresh infection.
Q. What
course of treatment will the physician recommend?
A. To reduce
congestion, the physician may prescribe nasal sprays, nose drops,
or oral decongestants. Antibiotics will be prescribed for any
bacterial infection found in the sinuses (antibiotics are not
effective against a viral infection). Antihistamines may be
recommended for the treatment of allergies. All these treatments
cause further damage to your already weakened sinuses. All these
treatments cause further damage to your already weakened immune
system.
Q. Will
any changes in lifestyle be suggested during treatment?
A. Smoking
is never condoned, but if one has the habit, it is important
to refrain during treatment for sinus problems. A special diet
is not required, but drinking extra fluids helps to thin mucus.
Q.
When will your Doctor say sinus surgery is necessary?
A. The Doctor
looks at it like this. Mucus is developed by the body to act
as a lubricant. In the sinus cavities, the lubricant is moved
across mucous membrane linings toward the opening of each sinus
by millions of cilia (a mobile extension of a cell). Inflammation
from allergy causes membrane swelling and the sinus opening
to narrow, thereby blocking mucus movement. If antibiotics are
not effective, sinus surgery can correct the problem. The Doctor
will ignore the fact that your body has looked after your sinuses
perfectly well for most of your life. He will ignore the fact
that your immune system simply needs a localised helping hand.
So they butcher the insides of your head.
Q. What
does the surgical procedure entail?
A. The basic endoscopic surgical procedure is performed under
local or general anesthesia. The patient returns to normal activities
within four days. Doctors say full recovery takes about four
weeks. This ignores the fact that your weakened nasal cavities
are now more prone to infection and full of scar tissue for
the rest of your life.
Q. What
does sinus surgery accomplish?
A. The Doctors
say that the surgery should enlarge the natural opening to the
sinuses, leaving as many cilia in place as possible. Otolaryngologist--head
and neck surgeons have found endoscopic surgery to be highly
effective in restoring normal function to the sinuses. The procedure
removes areas of obstruction, resulting in the normal flow of
mucus.
Q. What
are the consequences of not treating infected sinuses?
A. Not seeking
treatment for sinusitis will result in unnecessary pain and
discomfort. In rare circumstances, meningitis or brain abscess
and infection of the bone or bone marrow can occur.
Q. Where
should sinus pain sufferers seek treatment?
A.
Your options are you should seek treatment from an otolaryngologist--head
and neck surgeon, a specialist who can treat your condition
with medical and/or surgical remedies, or, you should use the
newly discovered Breakthrough Sinus Infection Relief Method.
This new sinus treatment destroys the bacteria that are infecting
your sinuses without damaging your nasal tissue or your immune
system. Simply click sinus infection
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Part
2
Sinus Pain - Can Over-the-Counter Medications Help?
Why
Do We Suffer from Nasal and Sinus Discomfort?
The
body's nasal and sinus membranes have similar responses to viruses,
allergic insults, and common bacterial infections. Membranes
become swollen and congested. This congestion causes pain and
pressure; mucus production increases during inflammation, resulting
in a drippy, runny nose. These secretions may thicken over time,
may slow in their drainage, and may predispose to future bacterial
infection of the sinuses.
Congestion
of the nasal membranes may even block the eustachian tube leading
to the ear, resulting in a feeling of blockage in the ear or
fluid behind the eardrum. Additionally, nasal airway congestion
causes the individual to breathe through the mouth.
Each
year, more than 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis,
which typically includes nasal congestion, thick yellow-green
nasal discharge, facial pain, and pressure. Many do not understand
the nature of their illness or what produces their symptoms.
Consequently, before visiting a physician, they seek relief
for their nasal and sinus discomfort by taking non-prescription
or over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
What
Is the Role of OTC Medication?
There
are many different OTC medications available to relieve the
common complaints of sinus pain and pressure, allergy problems,
and nasal congestion. Most of these medications are combination
products that associate either a pain reliever such as acetaminophen
with a decongestant or an antihistamine. Knowledge of these
products and of the probable cause of symptoms will help the
consumer to decide which product is best suited to relieve the
common symptoms associated with nasal or sinus inflammation.
OTC
nasal medications are designed to reduce symptoms produced by
the inflammation of nasal membranes and sinuses. The goals of
OTC medications are to: (1) reopen to nasal passages; (2) reduce
nasal congestion; (3) relieve pain and pressure symptoms; and
(4) reduce potential for complications. The medications come
in several forms.
Nasal Saline Sprays: Non-medicated Nasal Sprays
Nasal saline is an invaluable addition to the list of over-the-counter
medications. It is ideal for all types of nasal problems. The
added moisture produced by the saline reduces thick secretions
and assists in the removal of infectious agents. There is no
risk of becoming "addicted" to nasal saline. It should
be applied as a mist to the nose up to six times per day. Nasal
saline can also be made at home: contact your otolaryngologist
for details. A simple proven solution is to use a sinus
infection treatment that destroys sinus infection
bacteria without damaging your immune system.
Nasal
Decongestant Sprays: Medicated Nasal Sprays
Afrin
nasal spray, Neo-Synephrine, Otrivin, Dristan nasal spray, and
other brands decongest the swollen nasal membranes. They clear
nasal passages almost immediately and are useful in treating
the initial stages of a common cold or viral infection. Nasal
decongestant sprays are safe to use, especially appropriate
for preventing eustachian tube problems when flying, and to
halt progression of sinus infections following colds. However,
they should only be utilized for 3-5 days because prolonged
use leads to rebound congestion or "getting hooked on nasal
sprays." The patient with nasal swelling caused by seasonal
allergy problems could use a cromolyn sodium nasal spray. The
spray must be used frequently (four times a day) during allergy
season to prevent the release of histamine from the tissues,
which starts the allergic reaction. It works best before symptoms
become established by stabilizing the nasal membranes and has
few side effects. Again, the simple proven solution is to use
a nasal decongestant treatment
that destroys sinus infection bacteria without suppressing your
immune system.
Decongestant
Medications
Pressure
and congestion are common symptoms of nasal passage swelling.
Decongestant medications are OTC products that relieve nasal
swelling, pressure, and congestion but do not treat the cause
of the inflammation. They reduce blood flow to the nasal membranes
leading to improved airflow, less breathing through the mouth,
decreased pressure in the sinuses and head, and subsequently
less discomfort. Decongestants do not relieve drippy noses.
Their side effects may include light headedness or giddiness
and increased blood pressure and heart rate. (Patients with
high blood pressure or heart problems should consult a physician
before use.) In addition, other medications may interact with
oral decongestants causing side effects. Both of these are available
as single products or in combination with a pain reliever or
an antihistamine. They are labeled as "non-drowsy"
due to a side effect of stimulation of the nervous system. However,
the simple proven solution is to use a decongestant
medication treatment that destroys sinus infection
bacteria and has no known side effects.
Decongestant-combination
Products
Some medications are combined to reduce the number of pills.
Tylenol® Sinus or Advil Cold and Sinus® exemplify products
that join a pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprophen) with
a decongestant (pseudoephedrine). These products relieve both
sinus and cold/flu symptoms yet retain all the attributes of
the individual drug including side effects.
Antihistamine
Medications
Antihistamines combat allergic problems leading to nasal congestion.
OTC antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®),
or clemastine (Tavist®) may be used for relieving allergic
symptoms of itching, sneezing, and nasal congestion. They relieve
the drainage associated with the allergic inflammation but not
obstruction or congestion. Antihistamines have a potential for
sedation causing grogginess and dryness after use. Newer nonsedating
antihistamines are available.
Antihistamine-decongestant
Combination Products
Antihistamines and decongestant products are often combined
to relieve multiple symptoms of congestion and drainage and
reduce the side effects of both products. Antihistamines produce
sedation; decongestants are added to make them "non-drowsy."
The combined allergy product then relieves congestion and a
runny nose. To
avoid side effects,
consider using a natural treatment that does not make you drowsy
in any wat.
Tomorrow
I am going to give you clear and concise information on Acute
Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis, Sinus Infection Antibiotics, Antibiotic
Resistance and Paedeatric Sinusitis.
Tomorrow's
installment is called
"How
One 'Trivial' Treatment Can INSTANTLY
Cut Your Sinus Infection Pain By NINETY PERCENT -
And Offer a Permanent Solution to Sinusitis."
Also
their is a special section on
"Sinus Headaches".
Sincerely,
Joe Johnson
Joe Johnsons Definitive Guide to Sinus Infection
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