Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflamation of the sinuses, usually caused by bacteria. There are literally hundreds of treatments.

However, it will help you to remember this.
 Sinusitis is caused by bacteria growing in your head.
Kill the bacteria and you will solve the problem. However, antibiotics help destroy your immune system leaving you wide open to further problems.

The simple proven solution is to use an Sinusitis treatment that destroys bacteria without damaging your immune system. This can even be used in conjunction with conventional drugs. sinusitis
  • Sinusitis Facts
    Have you ever had a cold or allergy attack that wouldn't go away? If so, there's a good chance you actually had sinusitis.

    Experts estimate that 37 million people are afflicted with sinusitis each year, making it one of the most common health conditions in America.

    That number may be significantly higher, since the symptoms of bacterial sinusitis often mimic those of colds or allergies, and many sufferers never see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment with an antibiotic.

    What is sinusitis?
  • Acute bacterial sinusitis is an inflamation of the sinus cavities caused by bacteria. It usually is preceded by a cold, allergy attack, or irritation by environmental pollutants.

  • Unlike a cold, or allergy, Doctors say that bacterial sinusitis requires a physician's diagnosis and treatment with an antibiotic to cure the problem and prevent future complications. If this were true, why do most people treated with antibiotics, go on to repeated bouts of sinus problems?

  • The truth is, that whilst in some cases antibiotics do work, most of the time they just provide temporary relief and weaken your immune system.

  • The simple proven solution is to use a sinusitis treatment that destroys bacteria without damaging your immune system.


Normally, mucus collecting in the sinuses drains into the nasal passages.

When you have a cold or allergy attack, your sinuses become inflamed and are unable to drain. This can lead to congestion and inflamation.

Diagnosis of acute sinusitis usually is based on a physical examination and a discussion of your symptoms. Your doctor also may use x-rays of your sinuses or obtain a sample of your nasal discharge to test for bacteria.

When Acute Becomes Chronic

  • When you suffer frequently or the problem lasts three months or more, it could be chronic sinusitis.

  • sinusitis If antibiotics really worked there would be no such thing as chronic sinusitis.

  • Symptoms of chronic may be less severe than those of acute; however, untreated chronic may cause damage to the sinuses and cheekbones that Doctors say sometimes requires surgery to repair.

    Treatment

  • Doctors imply that the only therapy for bacterial sinusitis should include an appropriate antibiotic. If you have three or more symptoms (see chart), you may have the condition.

    In addition to an antibiotic, an oral or nasal spray or drop decongestant may be recommended by your Doctor to relieve congestion, although you should avoid prolonged use of non-prescription nasal sprays or drops.

  • Inhaling steam or using saline nasal sprays or drops can help relieve sinus discomfort.
  • The simple proven solution is to use a treatment that destroys bacteria without damaging your immune system.

    Antibiotic Resistance
    Antibiotic resistance means that some bacteria are immune to the effects of certain antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.

  • Antibiotic resistance is making even common problems, such as sinusitis, challenging to treat.
  • You can help prevent antibiotic resistance. If the doctor prescribes an antibiotic, it is important that you take all of the medication just as your doctor instructs, even if your symptoms are gone before the medicine runs out. Better still, try an alternative treatment first.

    Chronic Problems
    If your doctor thinks you have chronic sinusitis, intensive antibiotic therapy may be prescribed. Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove physical obstructions that may contribute to your condition. Again, consider other treatments first.

    If antibiotics fail to relieve the chronic sinusitis and accompanying headaches, which it often does, endoscopic or image-guided surgery may be the recommended treatment.

    Sinus surgery costs thousands of dollars and you still have no guarantee of success.

    You can watch a sinus operation and decide for yourself.

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    The video, which is actually an advertisment for sinus surgery, lasts over an hour and is quite gruesome - you have been warned!

    Try an alternative treatment before you commit to surgery.


    Prevention
    As always, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. To avoid developing problems during a cold or allergy attack, keep your sinuses clear by

• using an oral or nasal decongestant. Ideally use one that also destroys sinus infecting bacteria.

• gently blowing your nose, blocking one nostril while blowing through the other

• drinking plenty of fluids to keep nasal discharge thin

• avoiding air travel. If you must fly, use a nasal spray decongestant before take-off to prevent blockage of the sinuses allowing mucus to drain

• If you have allergies, try to avoid contact with things that trigger attacks. If you cannot, use over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines and/or a prescription nasal spray to control allergy attacks

Allergy testing, followed by appropriate allergy treatments, may increase your tolerance of allergy-causing substances. If you believe you may have sinusitis, see our tips for sinusitis sufferers.

When to See a Doctor
Because the symptoms of sinusitis sometimes mimic those of colds and allergies, it is sometimes difficult to know what to do.

If you suspect you have sinusitis, review these signs and symptoms. If you suffer from three or more, you should try a proven treatment, if that does not stop the pain, see your doctor.

SIGN/
SYMPTOM 		SINUSITIS ALLERGY COLD
Facial Pressure/
Pain 		Yes Sometimes Sometimes
Duration of Illness Over 10-14 days Varies Under 10 days
Nasal Discharge Thick, yellow-green Clear, thin, watery whitish or thin
Fever Sometimes No Sometimes
Headache Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes
Pain in Upper Teeth Sometimes No No
Bad Breath Sometimes No No
Coughing Sometimes Sometimes Yes
Nasal Congestion Yes Sometimes Yes
Sneezing No Sometimes Yes



A Word about Children
Your child's sinuses are not fully developed until age 20. However, children can still suffer from sinus inflamation.

Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth.

Sinusitis is difficult to diagnose in children because respiratory problems are more frequent, and symptoms can be subtle.

Doctors suggest that unlike a cold or allergy, bacterial sinusitis requires a physician's diagnosis and treatment with an antibiotic to prevent future complications.

First you could consider using a simple proven solution, a sinusitis treatment that destroys bacteria without damaging your childs immune system.

The following symptoms may indicate a sinus problem in your child:
• a "cold" lasting more than 10 to 14 days, sometimes with low-grade fever
• thick yellow-green nasal drainage
• post-nasal drip, sometimes leading to or exhibited as sore throat, cough, bad breath, nausea and/or vomiting
• headache, usually not before age 6
• irritability or fatigue
• swelling around the eyes

If despite appropriate medical therapy or using a treatment, these symptoms persist, care should be taken to seek an underlying cause. The role of allergy and frequent upper respiratory problems should be considered.

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