2008/10/28

Sinus Problems - How to Treat Effectively

By: Carla San Gaspar

Sinus problems (more known as sinusitis) are experienced by millions of people all around the world. In the United States alone, 40 to 50 million people are being affected each year, making sinusitis one of the most frequently diagnosed chronic conditions.

Because of it being a chronic condition, many research and findings have been done to help ease sinusitis.

You can turn to home remedies - these are common solutions to sinusitis:

• The eucalyptus steam inhalation is one of the most often applied remedies. Humidity is the key to keep the sinuses and nasal cavities in good, working condition. The inhalation of steam keeps the moist in the sinuses and cavities at the normal level, thus helping the infected person breathe easily. It also has a calming effect that induces much-needed sleep and rest to the person. The eucalyptus somehow melts the hard mucus, and the steam helps in the elimination of the mucus. You can do this twice up to four times a day for faster relief and decongestion.

• Drinking extra liquids, both warm and cold, throughout the day thins out the mucus and keeps it flowing. Water also helps in flushing out bacteria in your body. With the popularity of teas, many people sip these instead of water for added flavor.

Natural methods in treating sinusitis are known to be cost-effective and easy to do:

• Light exercise can bring blessed relief because it releases adrenaline, which constricts the blood vessels, thereby possibly reducing swelling in the sinuses. Of course, if too much activity stresses you out, you can opt to just remaining rested and getting ample sleep.

• Rubbing the areas near your sore sinuses brings a fresh supply of blood to the areas, providing soothing relief. To do this, press your thumbs firmly on both sides of your nose and hold for 15 to 30 seconds then repeat.

• Knowing your allergies and keeping away from them would be the foremost way to avoid sinus problems caused by allergens. As it is often said, prevention would always be better than having to resort to a cure.

Most people use nasal sprays to ease congestion. But actually, a good alternative to nasal sprays would be a saline nasal rinse. An effective nasal rinse would significantly reduce or permanently cure the symptoms of nasal allergies and sinus disease.

Certain treatment medications for sinus problems can also be prescribed by most doctors:

• Over-the-counter decongestants and antihistamines are common for relieving sinus symptoms.

• Be aware, bacterial sinusitis can be cured by antibiotics, while fungal or viral sinusitis cannot be cured by antibiotics.

• If patients do not improve after undergoing the normal treatments, doctors may require sinus surgery. This is the most aggressive treatment of all. Nasal evaluation is widely-used to assess the current condition of patients with recurring sinus problems. The surgery procedure would depend on the nasal evaluation results. The recovery care after surgery is very important as this would ensure that your sinus problems are resolved for good.

More treatments on Sinus Problems can be found at Sinusitis - Sinus Dynamics

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