The sinuses are small air pockets. There are many types of sinus in our body, but sinusitis affects the Para nasal sinuses, located behind your forehead, nose, cheekbones, and in between the eyes. These spaces behind the face lead to the nasal cavity. The Para nasal sinuses have the same mucous membrane lining as the nose. The sinuses produce mucus, which is a thin and flowing liquid that protects the body by trapping and moving germs away and keeps the nasal passages moist.
Sometimes, bacteria or allergens can cause too much mucus to form, which blocks the openings of your sinuses. Excess mucus is common if you have a cold or allergies. This mucus build up can become thick and encourage bacteria and other germs to build up in your sinus cavity, leading to a bacterial or viral infection.
Sinusitis occurs when mucus builds up and the sinuses become inflamed.
Conditions that can cause sinus blockage include: · The Common Cold · Allergic Rhinitis, which is swelling of the lining of the nose · Small growths in the lining of the nose called Nasal Polyp. · A Deviated septum, which is a shift in the nasal cavit
Types
· Acute Sinusitis usually starts with cold like symptoms such as a runny, stuffy nose and facial pain. It may start suddenly and last 2-4 weeks. · Sub acute sinusitis usually lasts 4 to 12 weeks. · Chronic inflammation symptoms last 12 weeks or longer. · Recurrent sinusitis happens several times a year.
The symptoms of Sinusitis are similar to those of a common cold. They may include
· a decreased sense of smell · fever · stuffy or runny nose · headache from sinus pressure · fatigue · cough
It may be difficult for parents to detect a sinus infection in their children. Signs of an infection include: · cold or allergy symptoms that don’t improve within 14 days · a high fever (above 102°F or 39°C) · thick, dark mucus coming from the nose · a cough that lasts longer than 10 days
Symptoms of acute, sub acute and chronic sinus infections are similar. However, the severity and length of your symptoms will vary.
Homoeopathic treatment for Sinusitis
We can’t control external environment but we can always control our reactions towards the external environment. This is where Homeopathy differs from other system of medicine. Homeopathy stimulates body’s own healing processes by boosting Immunity. So during treatment, the number of attacks & severity of attack reduces.