tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40444812166936490742024-03-13T14:49:57.678-07:00Sinus Info CenterLearn everything you need to know about Sinus on one simple site.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-14295613454302763492008-12-09T05:29:00.000-08:002008-12-09T05:30:34.135-08:00How To Recognize Sinus Infection?<p>Sinus infection is generally produced by bacteria. The sinuses are cavities which along with the nose allow the air to pass through and go to the lungs. If these cavities get stuck with mucus which is failed to be taken out of the organism bacteria will end up accumulating and developing a local infection.</p><p>Sinusitis is the name for the sinus infection. The symptoms of sinusitis are varied from facial pain and local tenderness, to general fatigue, pain in the upper jaw, and swollen eyelids. Also, cough, headaches, colored nasal drainage, sore throat and photophobia are present in a lot of cases of sinusitis.</p><p>The symptoms are present depending whether the sinusitis is acute or chronic and depending on what sinuses are affected.</p><p>Frontal acute sinusitis brings fever, forehead pain, nasal discharge or postnasal drip. Also the person feels better if it has the head upright otherwise pain may appear.</p><p>In acute maxillary sinusitis the pain appears when the head is upright and the patient feels better if the head is in a reclining position. This type of sinusitis affects one or both of the cheekbones, causing pain, redness and swallowing of the cheekbone; nasal discharge is also present; pain occurs also around the eye and the upper teeth.</p><p>Acute ethmoid sinusitis causes symptoms like: pain near the base of the nose, between the eyes, one side of the nose or around the inner corner of the eyes; headaches, nasal discharge and congestion. The pain gets worse if the head is upright and when coughing.</p><p>Acute sphenoid sinusitis has the following symptoms: fever, terrible pain when lying back and bending forward, on top of the head and in the forehead area. Also nasal discharge is present. If pressure extents to the brain, visual problems might install.</p><p>If a patient has chronic sinusitis then the localized pain in the sinuses area is pretty much continuous, the headaches are also present all the time, bad breath and chronic cough. If the maxillary sinuses are affected then toothaches might be present. Also, acute pain in the morning and when wearing glasses will not avoid the patient. In chronic sphenoid sinusitis, the infection of the sinuses gives a general headache.</p><p>Sinusitis must be treated from its first symptoms as it can cause complications in time, like spreading the infection to other parts of the body, and for resolving that, surgery might be the only solution remaining at that time.</p>You can visit <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a> or <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm</a> for more <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm">home remedies</a> informationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-71212317047018198942008-12-02T04:36:00.000-08:002008-12-02T04:39:57.916-08:00Are Acid Reflux And Sinus Problems Related?<p>There are some that wonder if there is a connection between acid reflux and sinus problems. Though there seem to be many who think so, there is no direct evidence that this might be true. However, due to the nature of acid reflux, and where it can cause problems within the body, the connection is not that far fetched. There are other things that occur due to acid reflux that many have never considered, and there may indeed be a connection between these two seemingly unrelated health issues.</p><p>Acid reflux is something that most people have had to deal with at one time or another. For most people, this is something that happens on occasion, and is usually the result of eating very spicy foods, and in some cases, drinking too much soda or even beer. These people are not chronic sufferers though, and usually something over-the-counter like Tums or Mylanta can clear up the pain. There are those, however, who have to take prescription medications to control this condition, and if they are not taking what they need, they suffer from the symptoms almost everyday no matter what it was that they ate.</p><p>Those with chronic acid reflux know the burning sensation they feel in the stomach and esophagus is related to stomach acid leaking up into areas where it is not meant to be. Quite often this is because the muscular valve between the stomach and the esophagus does not close as it should, and the acid splashes up into the gullet. This can cause burning and discomfort, and after a while, it can lead to tissue damage. Sufferers also notice that some foods make symptoms worse, but there are times when sleeping in the wrong position will be a problem. They notice off-shoot conditions, and some say that sinus problems are just one of those.</p><p>Some of the more common links are between acid reflux and asthma, problems with tooth decay, and for some, pneumonia. It would make sense to think that the acid can be a problem in other areas than just the esophagus. When the acid is moving up the digestive tract, it can reach your mouth, and would then have access to your sinus cavities. Though the stomach walls are designed to handle the acid with little problem, the rest of the body is not. This means that when acid reaches the mouth and the sinus cavities, problems are likely to occur.</p><p>If you think you are having issues with acid reflux and sinus problems, you should talk to your doctor about it. You should think about the time before you had a problem with your acid reflux to see if your sinus troubles date back before then. If they do, it is possible that they are not related, or that your reflux condition is making things worse. If you had no problems that you can remember, it might be possible that the excess acid reaching your mouth and sinus cavities might be the problem. Talk to your doctor about a stronger medication if the one you are using just isn?t working well enough.</p>By Kathryn Whittaker. Sign up for a free newsletter that has proven methods for tackling Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD head-on and discover more about <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.naturally-stop-acid-reflux.com?source=ez">acid reflux</a>. In the newsletter you'll also find more about the different kinds of <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.naturally-stop-acid-reflux.com/acidreflux.html?source=ez">acid reflux help</a> and what to do if you have severe heartburn.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-56798381137135159782008-11-25T05:46:00.000-08:002008-11-25T05:48:11.554-08:00Sinus Infection Treatment- Without Antibiotics?<p>A gentleman named Jason H. recounted to me recently how he managed to treat a sinus infection without the use of antibiotics. Jason has a long history of 15 years of chronic sinus problems, and he has undergone 4 sinus surgeries. He is happy about his last operation to remove polyps and fix a deviated septum, and he has also begun using pulsating nasal irrigation with the Grossan Hydro Pulse? device. Nonetheless, he recently managed to come down with another sinus infection. Concerned that he has taken too many antibiotics in his life, he decided to attack the problem using the nasal irrigator. At this point a disclaimer is in order. Neither Jason nor the author of this article are doctors or medical professionals, we are both just sinus sufferers. As such neither of us is qualified to offer medical advice. I would personally urge anyone with a sinus infection, particularly those with chronic problems, to see an ENT specialist.</p><p>In any case Jason used his nasal irrigation system 6 times on the day he realized he had an infection, which is a lot, but the next day he felt a lot better. He continued to use the system once or twice a day thereafter, as he normally would, and after three or four days he felt like he was completely over the problem. It was the first time he had ever dealt with a sinus infection without resorting to the use of antibiotics.</p><p>I personally know it is possible for the body to heal itself with sinus infections although the process can be long and painful. When I was much younger I used to say ?when I get a cold it is really a lulu?, and I would typically be sick for 2 to 3 weeks. It wasn?t unusual for me to be bedridden for 2-4 days with severe headaches and nasal discharge and tearing in the eyes during that period as well. Of course colds don?t last that long, and I now know that what I was experiencing was a sinus infection.</p><p>Clearly the body will eventually heal itself, but the healing process can be much faster using proper medications, such as antibiotics in this case. However, I too began to wonder if I was taking too many antibiotics after a number of years. At present I?m pleased to say that my nasal irrigator keeps the amount of antibiotics I use down to a low number.</p><p>The main benefit of pulsating nasal irrigation is for prevention, however, rather than treatment of sinus infections that have already taken hold, as Jason used it. I?m personally coming to the conclusion that this procedure would benefit almost everybody. I used to be a person who would become sick fairly regularly, but now I almost never become ill. I?ve gone over 1 ? years without a cold or sinus infection, and it only happened on that occasion because I was exhausted before a long overseas flight. At that point I simply could not hold the infection off. I sometimes hear about people who don?t have chronic sinusitis and who come down with colds, and this tends to surprise me. I used to be the one who got sick all the time, but now that is almost never the case. If I do feel a cold coming on I?ll use my nasal irrigator two or even three times a day for 1-2 days (I normally use it twice a day in any case). If I feel a possible infection coming on I?ll also take 5 mg of prednisone, and I normally also use a steroid spray, flonase, although there are a number of such products on the market. For about five years now this regimen has worked well for me. One needs to be careful with prednisone, however, as it can cause harmful side-effects. I use it sparingly, and my doctor says it is not an issue.</p><p>Once again, I would recommend that most people seek advice from their doctor when they begin to fall ill. People like Jason and I, who have long histories battling sinus infection, can tell when we have one, but that is not the case for most people. There is no doubt, however, that pulsating nasal irrigation with a saline solution is a huge help, and I?m convinced it would help lower the number of colds caught by most people, even those who do not have chronic sinus problems. And it can be used even for treatment of a sinus infection, as Jason did, although it might be best to try this under a doctor?s supervision.</p>Walt Ballenberger is founder of <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.postnasaldrip.net">http://www.postnasaldrip.net</a> a resource web site for sinusitis sufferers like himself. For a free report entitled ?Sinus Treatment Success Stories?, visit <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.postnasaldrip.net">http://www.postnasaldrip.net</a> and click on the Free Report link. This resource can be of significant help to chronic sinus sufferers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-54496780771949252682008-11-17T05:32:00.000-08:002008-11-17T05:33:17.829-08:00Sinusitis and Biofilms - An Introduction - Part 1<p>Why is it that some sinusitis sufferers do not respond to normal treatments, medications and surgical procedures and continue to come down with sinus infections regardless of the treatment they have been given? One answer to this question appears to be an atypical immune reaction to fungus, and topical anti-fungal therapies heave been developed by Mayo Clinic researchers. Another possible answer to this question has surfaced in the past couple of years: biofilms. This article is meant to be a brief introduction to biofilms and how they might be a factor in recurring sinus infections.</p><p>Definition, Description and Medical Implications of Biofilms</p><p>What are biofilms and how to they resist normal treatments for sinusitis such as antibiotics? ?Biofilms are composed of microbal communities that are attached to an environmental surface. The microorganisms usually encase themselves in an extra-cellular polysaccharide or slime matrix?. In other words, biofilms are a collection of bacteria and other microbes that encase themselves in a sort of slime. It is apparently the slime material that protects the bacteria from being destroyed by antibiotics, for example. Biofilms have been shown to play a major part in other medical conditions involving chronic infections, such as cystic fibrosis, Legionnaire?s Disease, and otitis media, the most common type of acute ear infection in children in the U.S., among others. In addition, they can also form on medical implanted products such as stents, implants, catheters, and other devices. They appear to destroy cilia when present in sinusitis patients, and the loss of cilia is detrimental to the normal drainage system of nasal passages, so this is a serious issue since destroyed cilia cannot be replaced.</p><p>Non-medical Implications of Biofilms</p><p>Biofilms are not just associated with medical conditions, however. In fact biofilms are ubiquitous and can form under the right conditions on almost any kind of surface, including metals, rock, and of course human tissue. Two common examples of biofilms are pond scum and dental plaque. Detrimental biofilms are the cause of billions of dollars in damaged products and equipment systems in such fields as food processing, water treatment and metal-working. The also cause damage by clogging household drains and water pipes. Their effects are not always harmful, however, for example when they attach to the roots of certain plants they seem to aid the transfer of nutrients from the soil to the plant. Also, they are used in sewage treatment facilities to help treat sewage water before it is released to the environment, and they are utilized in treating contaminated ground water as well.</p>Walt Ballenberger is founder of <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.postnasaldrip.net">http://www.postnasaldrip.net</a> a resource web site for sinusitis sufferers like himself. For a free report entitled ?Sinus Treatment Success Stories?, visit <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.postnasaldrip.net">http://www.postnasaldrip.net</a> and click on the Free Report link. This resource can be of significant help to chronic sinus sufferers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-1629082440749536902008-11-10T05:11:00.000-08:002008-11-10T05:13:07.202-08:007 Tips for Treating a Sinus Infection<p>The primary function of the sinuses is to filter pollutants and bacteria from the air through the small hairs and mucus within the sinus cavities. In normal situations this works fine however swelling and infection can impair this function as a result of a cold or allergy. Such sinus infection (sinusitis) results in symptoms such as pain around the nose and eyes, a high temperature and headache and makes the sufferer feel generally unwell.</p><p>Although sinusitis may have you feeling miserable, there are several steps you can take to help relieve the symptoms of sinus infection such as:</p><p><strong>1) Steam Inhalation</strong> - The pain of sinus infection occurs when mucus drainage system fails to drain adequately. Placing your head over a bowl of steaming water a few times a day will help to get things moving again and give some relief.</p><p><strong>2) Home Humidifiers</strong> - An ideal way to prevent sinus dryness is by using a personal humidifier that can be purchased from drug stores. By maintaining the moisture within the nasal passages the sinuses can drain correctly and reduce potential problems occurring.</p><p><strong>3) Sinus Flush</strong> - Flushing the sinuses out several times a day is recommended when experiencing sinus infection. Commercial saline nasal sprays are ideal or alternatively 300ml of water mixed with a teaspoon of salt and pinch of baking soda as a flushing solution also works well.</p><p><strong>4) Maintain Fluid Levels</strong> - Drinking plenty of clear fluids will assist in keeping the mucus runny and able to drain from the sinus cavities. Some herbal teas such as sage, anise and fenugreek are also good at maintaining mucus drainage from the sinus cavity.</p><p><strong>5) Stop Smoking</strong> - Smoking has the effect of inflaming and irritating the airways in the sinuses and lungs which exacerbates sinus problems. Kicking the habit will do wonders for persistent sinus infections as the cigarette smoke has the effect of increasing mucus production prolonging the infection and making it difficult to cure completely.</p><p><strong>6) Massage and Heat</strong> - Massaging the sinuses will help to improve the blood-flow through the sinus area and bring some relief. Applying a hot pack or wash cloth soaked in hot water will also help to loosen mucus and improve blood-flow to relieve sinus pain also.</p><p><strong>7) Think before Using Nasal Spray</strong> - Overuse of nasal spray medication can sometimes do more harm than good. Repeated use can cause nasal linings to shrink followed by swelling even more and the cycle starts again to prolong the infection.</p><p>More often than not the best remedies are the simple ones and following the tips outlined above will help to relieve the symptoms of sinus infection and reduce its severity. By choosing all-natural treatments and taking steps to reduce the number of contributing factors in the cause of sinus infection you will see an improvement in the symptoms and significant savings as apposed to store bought drugs.</p>Looking for a <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.impressiveebooks.com/sinus_infection_cures">sinus infection treatment</a> to finally get some relief?<br>With this 1-minute recipe you can start putting an end to sinus pain in 5 minutes.<br>Click => <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.impressiveebooks.com/sinus_infection_cures">http://www.impressiveebooks.com/sinus_infection_cures</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-9871208305463152982008-11-04T00:40:00.000-08:002008-11-04T00:42:44.750-08:00Chronic Sinus Headaches, Or Could It Be Something Else?<p>Many people believe they suffer from chronic sinus headaches because they frequently suffer from sever pain around their sinus areas in their face and head. It is possible to have chronic sinus headaches however the condition is rare and can only be diagnosed by a doctor.<br><br>A chronic sinus headache would not be as painful as the more common acute sinus headache which occurs during a sinus infection. When sinuses are clogged bacteria can grow in the nasal passages creating an infection of the nasal passages commonly known as a sinus infection.<br><br>The headache associated with a sinus infection is quite severe and common treatments such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen will not help the pain. Chronic sinus headaches and acute sinus headaches will often require antibiotics to kill the infection as well as medications to alleviate the sinus pain.<br><br>Migraine Headaches<br><br>Many self-diagnosed chronic sinus headache suffers could actually be suffering from migraine headaches, the pain occurs in much the same places in the face and head. However, the cause of migraine headaches are varied and rarely are related to an illness.<br><br>Some people who believe they suffer from chronic sinus headaches believe the change in weather or pollution such as chemical smells or smoke are the cause of their sinus headache. In fact, these are triggers of migraine headaches.<br><br>If an allergy does exist it would not cause a sinus headache, because with allergies such as pollen, dander, or dust which cause nasal drainage. The fact that there is drainage omits the possibility of chronic sinus headache occurrences.<br><br>Moreover, many people take over the counter medications for sinus headaches such as sinus relief medicines, allergy medicines, or other pain relieving medication. However, these medications often will have no effect on the headache.<br><br>Tension Headaches<br><br>Tension headaches are also often thought to be pain masquerading as chronic sinus headaches. Tension headaches can cause pain in the temples and across the forehead. Because of this many people do mistake tension headaches for chronic sinus headaches.<br><br>Many tension headaches are accompanied by pain in the neck and shoulders. Sometimes the pain is right at the base of the head. Because there are also glands here, this can confuse many people into believing that they are suffering from chronic sinus headaches instead of tension headaches.<br><br>A doctor can perform tests to determine if a person has chronic sinus headaches. If someone believes they have chronic sinus headaches they should immediately contact a physician as medial treatment is necessary to relieve the pain and kill the infection.</p><p>Ann Marier has written articles on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ultimatehealthinfo.com">general health issues</a> providing helpful tips and advice. Read all about her latest articles on types of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://headache.ultimatehealthinfo.com">headache</a> and how to stop headaches by identifying the causes.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-44351787792339943552008-10-26T23:44:00.000-07:002008-10-26T23:46:06.704-07:00Sinus Infection<p>We have all suffered from this at least once in our lives. Sinus infection has been part of many peoples life for many years, all around the world, and it is become part of people lives and just simply never returned after coming for the first time. It is a very strange occurrence, itching nose, red eyes that you just feel like sticking a fork in, blocked nose, runny nose and stuffy head all at the same time, these are only a few symptoms that overcome only some people. <br><br>Defined thus, sinusitis or sinus infection is the inflammation of nasal passages and sinuses. A sinus infection may cause eye pressure, blocked nose, headaches, and many other symptoms. If you have sinusitis you might also contract a cold, a fever, a cough, bad breath, nasal congestion with really thick mucus.<br><br>As said before you can get a sinus infection or sinusitis as a once off infection, that will last about a week and can be successfully treated, or you can get sinusitis or a sinus infection of a long term basis, which also can be very successfully treated, and the best thing is that you can keep it under raps with the right treatment and medication.<br><br>We all know that getting contracting or having sinusitis or a sinus infection can really get in the way of our day to day lives. Think about a young child, looking for his new sporting career at school, and every so often he or she has to stay at home because he has a thick head, a blocked nose, really red itching eyes and symptoms of that nature. It is really not a good site but the good news is that it is not catching, so you can not spread it from one person to another. <br><br>So if you think you have any of the above either on a regular basis or at the moment then you should contact you personal or closest doctor right away, because there is no need to let this take away from you day to day fun, at all.</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.symptometer.com">Symptometer</a> is free and public source for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.symptometer.com">medical symptoms</a> and signs for most common health problems. We provide clear answers for health questions, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.symptometer.com">health articles</a> and tips.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-18657993535332170172008-10-20T03:28:00.000-07:002008-10-20T03:29:06.489-07:00Do Acid Reflux And Sinus Problems Go Together?<p>Those suffering from acid reflux might experience a host of other problems that don?t seem to be related to each other, but in reality, they might just be. One common questions a lot of sufferers ask is whether acid reflux and sinus problems are related, and there are times when they are. <br><br>Though there is no hard evidence that gives them a definitive link, it does make a lot of sense to say that they can be connected. There are other conditions that are also related to acid reflux that seem to be unrelated, but in fact they often occur due to acid reflux. Most people want to treat each one individually, when in fact, you might only have to treat the reflux to clear up all the ailments.<br><br>Heartburn is not that uncommon, and most people will experience it once in a while. This is something that is occasional for some people, and they can usually trace the acid reflux back to a food or an event. You can get flare ups from eating the wrong foods or drinking the wrong beverages. That?s not uncommon, and it can usually be cleared up with something straight from the store shelf. For those who have to deal with acid reflux on a daily basis, however, a prescription medication that is taken daily might be needed. These folks don?t need to eat anything for a flare up, as it just happens.<br><br>The most common problem for those who suffer from the chronic form of acid reflux is the burning sensation that occurs when the acid moves from the stomach up into the esophagus. There is a ring of muscles at the top of the stomach that is supposed to stop the acid from leaving the stomach, but this can fail for many reasons. When this happens, the acid can move up as far as the mouth and throat. Not only is this uncomfortable and painful, it can lead to damage. This also leads to a host of other problems, and sinus issues are just one of the problems you might have.<br><br>A person with chronic acid leakage can suffer from respiratory problems and also from tooth problems. The acid produced by your stomach will not harm your stomach, as it is made to handle it. Other tissues do not cope with it as well. When this acid hits these other tissues, problems begin right away. The acid can reach the mouth and the sinus cavities. Many who have reflux like this have dental problems, and can see an increase in sinus infections and sore throats.<br><br>Though you may not link acid reflux and sinus problems, it might be something that you should consider. You should look back to before you were aware of any problems with acid reflux to see if you remember having a lot of sinus issues. <br><br>If you did, your acid reflux and sinus problems might not be related, or the reflux might be making things worse. However, if you don?t remember having too many problems, the reflux might be the root of your problems. You might need a stronger medication, or to start taking one if you haven?t thus far. You might find that treating the reflux more effectively will reduce or eliminate all of your other problems.</p><p>By Kathryn Whittaker. Sign up for a free newsletter that has proven methods for tackling Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD head-on and discover more about <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.naturally-stop-acid-reflux.com?source=is">acid reflux</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-67578990725131140012008-10-13T04:40:00.000-07:002008-10-13T04:42:19.552-07:00Sinus Infection Treatment. Your Home Remedy For Sinus Infection.<p>Have you ever laid in bed feeling like someone stuck an ice pick over or under your eye and you just couldn?t get rid of the pain for days?? Or maybe you're "sniffing" every minute? That is sinus. Is there anything much worse than your sinus pain?<br><br>Sinus infections affect millions of Americans every year. Stop the pain and suffering from sinusitis with Silver Sinus!<br><br>In 1999, The Mayo Clinic released its findings that fungus is likely the cause of nearly all cases of chronic sinusitis or chronic sinus infection. Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. Most cases of sinusitis are caused by viruses. Other causes include:Allergies, exposure to smoke, dust or other irritants in the home, school or workplace and-bacterial infection<br><br>How can you treat sinus?<br><br>1) Antibiotics:These only help sinusitis when it is caused by a bacterial infection. Because sinusitis is usually caused by a virus, antibiotics won?t help most cases of sinusitis. Taking antibiotics won?t prevent a stuffy nose from turning into a bacterial sinus infection. In fact, taking unnecessary antibiotics puts your family at risk for developing resistant infections later.<br><br>So what can you do?<br><br>Cough and runny nose by themselves are unlikely to be caused by a bacterial sinus infection unless those symptoms have been present for more than 10 days. Antibiotics are rarely required unless the following symptoms are present:<br><br>1) Pain or pressure on one side of the face<br>2) Swelling around the eye area<br>3) Postnasal drip (may cause dry cough)<br>4) Toothache in the upper jaw in the absence of dental problems<br><br>If symptoms are mild or have lasted less than 10 days:<br><br>i) Get lots of rest<br>ii) Avoid cigarette smoke<br>iii)Help your sinuses drain by:<br><br>a) Drinking plenty of fluids (try to avoid caffeine and alcohol)<br>b) Breathing steam from a shower or bath<br>c) Using non-medicated saline nose drops or spray several times a day<br>d) Elevating the head of your bed<br>e) Using warm facial packs for three to four times a day for 5 -10 minutes</p><p>Lubowa.M.Planet gives you straight-to-the-point opinions.Can you visualise your self siting right here breathing through your nose with your mouth closed? This is not a dream. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.softerdreams.org/sinus-treatment.html">you could be doing the same thing later today.Click Here </a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-25360896836690013442008-10-06T06:11:00.000-07:002008-10-06T06:12:41.023-07:00Truth About Sinus Headaches<p>Sinusitis is a pretty common ailment that afflicts millions of individuals worldwide. The reason for sinusitis is that the paranasal sinuses within our skulls are irritated either by bacteria or allergies that cause the sinus passages to swell and constrict. When this happens, a sinus headache ensues. The areas affected by a sinus headache can be found where the swollen sinuses are which happen to be in the face or check areas, between the eyebrows, and behind the eyes. <br><br>Sinus headaches can be very sever and is always accompanied by stuffy nose and a persistent green or yellow colored nasal discharge. There are several very effective over the counter cures for sinus headaches and sinusitis. Unfortunately, these treatments have been known to fail among individuals who have mistakenly diagnosed themselves to have sinusitis and therefore suffer from sinus headaches.<br><br>Studies have been reported to produce results that show that among individuals who think they suffer from sinus headaches, up to 97% of them actually suffer from migraine instead. It was found that people and sometimes doctors mistake migraine for sinus headaches, resulting in false and useless treatments. Imagine suffering needlessly with these supposed headaches and not getting the much sought after relief from use of sinusitis medication. Naturally, if you suffer from migraine and not sinus headaches, you must get migraine specific medication. <br><br>Otherwise, you will continue to suffer from migraines without getting proper treatment and this of course can result to a serious impediment on the quality of life you deserve to enjoy.<br><br>It is quite easy to mistake migraines for sinus headaches because some individuals who suffer migraine also suffer from sinusitis like symptoms such as pain in the face area as well as a stuffy nose and ref puffy eyes. Although, people must keep in mind that if it is indeed a sinus headache induced by a sinus infection then along with the other symptoms, the person with sinusitis will have constant yellow or green nasal discharge. Without this, it is not a sinus headache from sinusitis. It could be migraine. <br><br>To help you and your doctor be able to correctly diagnose the root cause of your headache and determine whether it is indeed sinus headache or migraine, it has been said that it is helpful to keep a headache diary. Keeping tabs and taking notes every time one experiences a headache can help one accurately log the experience and details that may otherwise have been neglected will be highlighted and will help in proper diagnosis.</p><p>Low Jeremy maintains <a rel="nofollow" href="http://headache.articlesforreprint.com" target="_blank">http://Headache.ArticlesForReprint.com</a>. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-57349800671524010252008-09-30T06:48:00.000-07:002008-09-30T06:49:23.583-07:00The Real Sinus Headache<p>Sinusitis is the condition of having one's sinuses inflamed. Sinus inflammation may be a result of but not limited to bacterial or viral infections or allergic reactions. <br><br>Symptoms of sinusitis include a sinus headache that may affect several parts of the head including the face, jaws and teeth. During a sinusitis attack, the sinus headache may be localized to one or two pairs of inflamed sinuses but in severe cases, all sinuses are swollen and therefore cause a sinus headache that can be felt in the forehead between the eyebrows, upper jaw and teeth along with tender cheeks and face, the sides of the nose. <br><br>In severe rare cases, one may also experience ear aches, neck and top of the head pains as part of the sinusitis headache symptoms. It is important to take note of all the symptoms of sinusitis because a lot of individuals only think that they have sinus headaches when in fact, they are actually suffering from migraines instead. <br><br>It is important to note that sinusitis headache is not the only symptom of sinusitis. If it is indeed sinusitis, you will experience inflammation and tenderness of tissues around the eyes resulting in swollen eyelids and red eyes. Aside from this, there can be a loss of smell from a congested nasal passage. <br><br>Furthermore, aside from sinus headaches and other symptoms already mentioned here, sinusitis could trigger fever and cough. The cough can sometimes be a result of a post nasal drip from the draining of the sinuses that irritate the upper windpipe which causes it to be sore and encourages us to cough as a result. Sinusitis is also always accompanied by general weakness and tired feeling. <br><br>While it is true that up to 97% of individuals who think they suffer from sinusitis headache symptoms are mistaken because they are actually suffering from migraine, it is very important to make the correct distinction between the two. <br><br>First, one needs to be properly diagnosed for illness specific medication treatment. It can be quite frustrating to be taking sinus medication to treat sinus headache symptoms when in fact; the headache is cause by a migraine. <br><br>With this said, one must never take the sinus headache symptoms for granted and haphazardly assume that it is a migraine. In some rare instances of complications, sinus headache symptoms may be a signal of acute sinusitis, which results in brain infection.It is therefore very important to get the proper diagnosis and treatment whatever the cause of the headache.</p><p>Low Jeremy maintains <a rel="nofollow" href="http://headache.articlesforreprint.com" target="_blank">http://Headache.ArticlesForReprint.com</a>. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-72632072360855849402008-09-24T06:31:00.000-07:002008-09-24T06:32:23.540-07:00Finding Sinus Headache Relief -- What you can do<p>If you suffer from sinus headaches, then you will absolutely want to take these sinus headache relief tips into serious consideration. These sinus headache relief tips will not only relieve you but might also cancel your appointment with the doctor! </p><p>Sinus Headache Relief Tips </p><p>The foremost tip for sinus headache relief tip is to use a cold cloth or compress on your head. Dip a small towel in cold water, rinse, and then apply it to your forehead. Once the towel starts to get warm you need to flip it over and place it back on your forehead, then rinse it in cold water again when that side gets warm too. Another great idea is to have a peppermint steam. This option provides incredibly fast relief for sinus headaches. This is because peppermint itself acts as a decongestant. A combination then of warm steam and the essential oil is highly effective in regards to being able to open up and relieve the sinuses. The decongestants are used to reduce inflammation and to relieve sinus symptoms. It should be noted that the nasal sprays promote dependency and rebound congestion, which means that the congestion may worsen the spray is used regularly. The decongestants can even cause constriction of blood vessels and, therefore should not be used without consulting the doctor. There an umpteen option that could relive you from the sinus infection. The need is to identify and adopt a treatment that suits you and relieve your sinus headaches. Always remember that if you are suffering from frequent sinus headaches, there is more than likely something more major that is going on with you, and so the only real treatment is to treat the underlying condition, a doctor should invariably be consulted in such situations.</p><p>For more information visit to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.migraineinformation.org/migraine-treatment/herbs-headaches.htm">headache relief</a><br></p><p>Richard Romando is an expert of giving information about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.overcominganxiety.org/anxiety-disorders/agoraphobia.htm">agoraphobia</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.depressionatoz.com/depression-basics/teen-depression.htm">teen depression</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-29413748974861896662008-09-18T06:54:00.000-07:002008-09-18T06:55:05.442-07:00Efficient Methods Of Managing Sinusitis<p>In order to get rid of sinusitis the patient must follow the doctor?s treatment along with applying easy home remedies. When giving a patient a prescription the doctor thinks of medicines which will reduce the pressure in the sinuses by draining the mucus out, by killing the bacteria which produced the infection, and will also consider a treatment which will protect the nasal tissues from any damage.</p><p>The drug therapy can least three days or a week depending on what drugs have been used and of the severity of the infection in the sinuses.</p><p>The treatment is generally based on anti-biotherapy along with decongestants, analgesics, corticosteroids and mucolytics. Nowadays doctors prescribe antibiotic drugs which are to be inhaled by the patient and so will create a better contact between the antibiotic and the affected sinus, clearing up the infection faster.</p><p>The acute sinusitis generally lasts in a person for three weeks and can disappear even without a proper treatment. Sometimes these sinus infections are caused by viruses so they do not need antibiotic treatment. The best treatment for one person is to be decided by the doctor who will know exactly what type of sinusitis that patient has.</p><p>At home, the patient can use steam inhalation or warm compresses applied on the face in order to reduce the symptoms and get better faster.</p><p>Most people will get from their doctor an antibiotic drug prescription and they must follow the treatment as their doctor told them to and for the recommended period of time otherwise the treatment might be inefficient and not all the infection will be cleared out. Some people might feel nausea or might vomit during the antibiotic treatment. They must talk with their doctor about it and they might get another type of antibiotic which is suitable for their organism.</p><p>In those who sinusitis has been present for a long time the period of recovery will be longer than in those who have had sinusitis only for a few days so the might need a longer antibiotic treatment.</p><p>The chronic sinusitis is known to be when the symptoms have been present for more than 3 weeks in a person. This form of disease is a lot more difficult to treat than the acute one. The period of anti-biotherapy might last from 3 to 4 weeks and needs to be associated with corticosteroid therapy.</p><p>Sometimes the treatment with antibiotic does not give any result and this only happens when the sinus infection is produced by fungus or viruses and not by bacteria. Therefore, antifungal therapy along with corticosteroid or even surgery is needed. Surgery is the last option of treatment but it is necessary when complications like the infection of the facial bones had occurred.</p>You can visit <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a> or <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/chronic-sinus-infection.htm">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/chronic-sinus-infection.htm</a> for more <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/chronic-sinus-infection.htm">chronic sinus infection</a> informationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-13886958919952396672008-09-10T23:16:00.000-07:002008-09-10T23:17:21.777-07:00Acupuncture For Migraine And Sinus Headaches<p>If you suffer from headaches ? whether they be migraine or sinus headaches ? you might automatically think of popping a pill. But for a more natural remedy -- and one that?s gaining momentum all the time -- think about acupuncture for sinus headache migrains.<br><br>The thought of acupuncture makes many people cringe. But the art and craft of acupuncture is gaining popularity among people who don?t want to take pain pills or other drugs, but who are looking for natural, pure remedies.<br><br>Simply put, acupuncture is the delicate insertion of very thin needles at various points on the body to relieve pain or promote healing. Relief of sinus, tension and migraine headaches is a common impetus for acupuncture treatment, but it?s used for a variety of other needs, including healing after injury, relief from the pain and discomfort of chemotherapy, and a variety of other ailments and illnesses.<br><br>It?s believed that inserting the needles at specific points in the body realigns the body?s electrical fields which helps to relieve pain or promote the healing necessary for recovery from injury or disease.<br><br>As for headaches, the use of acupuncture is gaining in popularity thanks both to the acceptance the practice is gaining in traditional circles, and reports that the practice is effective in relieving headache pain.<br><br>A recent study showed that the use of acupuncture was effective in relieving the pain of migraine headaches but experts aren?t exactly sure why. They say it?s possible acupuncture has a ?placebo? effect, where the patient believes the treatment will help and so it does, without much medical basis for the benefit or relief.<br><br>Others say acupuncture works for migraine and sinus headaches because the acupuncture needles are inserted specifically to re-channel the body?s energy fields and produce a biochemical change in the body?s blood serum.<br><br>If you suffer from sinus or migraine headaches, you know that pain relief in the form of a pill can work. But after four or six hours, the pain returns and you return to the medicine cabinet for another ?hit? of the pain-relieving drug. Experts say that the use of acupuncture reduces your dependence on pain-relief drugs, whether they are addictive or not. Over time such drugs can cause liver or kidney damage, or ulcers. If you need medication from your doctor, the drugs can become addictive as well.<br><br>If you have long suffered from sinus or migraine headaches you might have turned to the use of steroid injections for relief. But these can very painful (unlike acupuncture, which most users report is painless) and if used for a long period of time can cause life-threatening side effects.</p><p>Dr. Beth Paxton is a family physician and educator who specializes in pain management including <a rel="nofollow" href="%20http://www.headache-guide.com/botox-migraines-study-mathew.htm">migraine headaches</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="%20http://www.headache-guide.com/">tension headaches</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.headache-guide.com/natural-headache-remedy-remedies.htm">natural headache remedies</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-65100294171528820312008-09-03T23:51:00.000-07:002008-09-03T23:53:22.228-07:00Sinusitis Relief: Seek Advice Of Ent Specialist<p>SINUSITIS. This is one of the very common diseases connected with the nasal passage. This disease is medically known as Rhino sinusitis. In order to cure this malady you are needed to visit an ENT specialist as disease originates from nasal passage.<br><br>Sinusitis could be acute one or chronic one. Initially you are suggested sinus medication, however low response to medication often leads to ENT doctor's decision of sinus operation. But sinus operation should be better avoided if medicinal cure seems possible.<br><br>Sinus cavities above the nose due to certain infections result in sinusitis. The disease causes severe forehead pain as sinus walls exert pressure due to swelling caused by air and other contents that have made their way into sinus cavity.<br><br>Certain viral infections may also pave the way for sinusitis. Usually anti congestant medications are extended to sinusitis patients. If sinus troubles you for around two weeks, it is acute sinus, however if you remain afflicted with sinus for one and a half month it is termed as chronic rhino sinusitis. It could be also treated. But a sinusitis that keeps afflicting a person on a periodic basis needs great care and preferably requires them to undergo a sinus surgery.<br><br>You may also resort to non prescription treatment options that also happen to be safe. Usually over the counter nasal sprays are sold to offer you immediate relief from sinusitis pain as it effectively reduces the congestion.<br><br>Sinusitis patients could also opt for certain natural remedial options such as taking steam. If you inhale steam, it works in easing out the pressure on sinusitis walls. There could be certain herbs that have won approval of even ENT doctors. You may consume them to curb your sinus problem. For example, Jalapeno pepper <br><br>Whatever course of treatment you opt in consultation with your doctor, you should continue with it consistently instead of switching over from one course of treatment to another.<br><br>While using decongestant you should be conscious of its medicinal dosage. Over dosage of decongestant may result in side effects.<br><br>If you have finally opted for operation, you should undergo operation at a reputed ENT center that extends services of specialized ENT surgeons.</p><p>The author writes about a number of different topics. For more information on earnosethroat visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.earnosethroats.com/">http://www.earnosethroats.com/</a> and also visit the article pages: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.earnosethroats.com/causes-of-ent-problem/">http://www.earnosethroats.com/causes-of-ent-problem/</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.earnosethroats.com/ear-related-problems/">http://www.earnosethroats.com/ear-related-problems/</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-60908300275704718092008-08-26T06:23:00.000-07:002008-08-26T06:24:17.920-07:00Problem Sinus<p>For those that came for the instant download to Start Curing Your Sinuses in 5 Minutes please go to the download page <a rel="nofollow" href="http://perino1.2bewellkel.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top"><b>1 Minute Sinus Recipe!</b></a> </p><p>Everybody else please read the article below.</p><p>Do you have a sinus problem like I have? Do you get those piercing headaches right behind your eyes? How about that aching in the jaw or the constant sore throat. And the sniffling, sometimes I think it will never stop. </p><p>I've tried everything for sinus relief and sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. I've tried every over the counter spray you can name and they seem more addictive than helpful. The doctors have given me different medication but any relief I've felt never stayed for very long. I tried running a humidifier every night but that didn't help much.</p><p>I tried using natural remedies such as boxwood leaves. I found the recipe in a herbal remedy book. I made a tea out of the boxwood leaves and drank it per the instruction 3 times a day for 3 days. It didn't help much either. </p><p>Then a sympathetic friend of mine gave me a neti pot. That's just a ceramic pot used in Yoga practice. It looks like a little tea pot with a spout on one side and a handle on the other. The idea is to fill the neti pot full of warm slightly salted water. You insert the spout in one nostril and tilt the pot and your head so the water flows out the other nostril.</p><p>I was skeptical at first but once I tried it I found that it really helped clean my nasal passages and gave me quite a bit of relief. But those damn headaches keep coming back. I guess you can't have everything.</p><p>If you have sinus problems and the above hasn't helped you may want to try The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://perino1.2bewellkel.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top"><b>1 Minute Sinus Recipe!</b></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-76100593451331410162008-08-19T06:40:00.000-07:002008-08-19T06:42:09.445-07:00Symptoms and causes of sinusitis - Part two<p>Bacteria such as Haemophyllus Influenza or Streptococcus Pneumonia are usual inhabitants of our upper respiratory tract causing no damages to the body. When the organism is affected by another viral infection, is weaken or the sinuses are obstructed, they lead to an acute sinus infection. Fungal organisms like Aspergillus and Curvularia cause an allergic sinusitis to persons with suppressed immune systems. <br /><br />Patients with nasal polyps or asthma can easily develop sinusitis during medication with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like aspirin or Ibuprofen. <br /><br />Chronic sinusitis, as well as acute sinusitis can be especially caused by the allergic rhinitis, a nasal inflammatory disease. The condition known as vasomotor rhinitis is triggered by cold air, humidity, perfumes and alcohol also induces sinus infections. <br /><br />Most common cause of chronic sinusitis is allergic factors in the air producing sinus inflammation; such allergens are dust, pollen, mold and they set off allergic rhinitis, the primer stage to a chronic sinus condition. Pollution and damp weather are also important triggers for chronic sinusitis. Allergic fungal sinusitis is given by the body?s reaction to outer fungus by releasing chemical compounds which produce inflammation and cause sinusitis. <br /><br />Inhaled allergens make the bodies immune and defense cells to release histamine and other allergic factors on the sinus mucosa, leading to its swelling and to blocking the mucus drainage. <br /><br />Nasal polyps and septum deviation are congenital or gained anatomical abnormalities and can cause sinus infections as well by keeping the mucus inside the nasal passages. The deviated septum means the inclination of the central nose bone between the nasal passages on one side, often the left side. <br /><br />People usually treat all symptoms like the ones from a cold and ignore the possibility of sinusitis. The acute sinusitis lasts longer than a cold and doesn?t get better without treatment. Doctors set the diagnosis after a complete medical history, physical exam and radiological methods. The main concern of the treatment is to reduce pain, cure the inflammation and infection and resume the nasal drainage. <br /><br />Sinusitis caused by bacterial organisms can be easier cured with a combination of antibiotics and nasal decongestant sprays. This kind of medication can cause side-effects like swelling and congestion. <br /><br />The worst type of sinus damage is the combination between allergic condition and sinus infection; both cause congestion, discomfort, inflammation and excessive mucus secretion. Nasal sprays with steroidal components can be used for a longer time and usually have no side effects, except maybe irritation of the mucosa of the nasal passages.<br /><br />So, if you want to find out more about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">sinus infection</a> or aven about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm">home remedies for sinus infection</a> you should visit this link <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-91211000398453126822008-08-07T05:13:00.000-07:002008-08-07T05:14:43.546-07:00Pulsatile Irrigation - ENS - and Other Sinus Issues - A Discussion; Part 2<p>Secondly, I read the story on sinu-clear laser surgery. I am not familiar with this particular surgery, although it does seem interesting. However, some people who have laser surgery to reduce their turbinates end up with a similar version of empty nose; Dr. Houser calls this "ENS-Type" as they have sufficient turbinate tissue remaining but still experience some empty nose symptoms, such as paradoxical congestion. You see, the laser surgery, in this instance, damages the outer layer of nasal mucosa in order to reduce submucous turbinate tissue - the inner layer, damaging both in the process. So that's a bad experience with laser surgery. Dr. Houser has corrected these patients with alloderm implant, which has helped.</p><p>Are you familiar with sinuplasty surgeries "balloon sinuplasty" and the success/failure with it? I would think it would be neat for the pnd website to do an article on it. I wonder if it is a fad or here to stay.</p><p>Lastly, just want to comment on your statement: "To think that one?s sinus problems could be so miserable as to make a person uproot their homes is pretty drastic." Unfortunately, that is how I - and others - sometimes feel with empty nose. The cold, dry air in winter makes dealing with this problem tough. People in warm, moist climates appear with empty nose appear to cope better in the winter, since our noses have lost the turbinates, which humidify, warm, and filter air. I was just talking with an empty nose sufferer from MA who plans to move to Florida in the winter, which brings him immediately relief, maybe 25-50%.</p><p>Thanks for the article, Walt. Keep up the good work on the pnd site!</p><p>Chris?</p><p>I later informed Chris that I agreed with his comments about pulsating nasal irrigation. I?ve mentioned that technique to many people over the years, but few really buy the machine and try it. I don?t know if it is the money to purchase the machine or if it just seems ?weird? to people. I tried using a neti pot before finding Dr. Grossan?s books, and it really didn?t work for me well at all. Also, the saline solution I used at the time was too strong for me. Even Dr. Josephson in his new book treats both methods as being of equal utility, but he personally uses the pulsating method, which tells you something. He didn?t mention the benefit of inciting cilia to move and function, if memory serves, and this is the main thing Dr. Grossan pushes all the time. There is no way for me to know for certain if my cilia start moving after nasal irrigation- all I know is that I?m much better using pulsating irrigation and can now control sinus infections for the most part.</p><p>It is easy to imagine that living in a cold climate would be really tough for ENS sufferers. I?ve noticed that when we are in Europe (about 2 months per year- in the summer normally) I rarely need to do nasal irrigation, although I have a travel water pik for that purpose. I don?t know if it?s the humidity or what. Another person on our list from Texas, (who actually wears some sort of filter at work every day to avoid high levels of fungus in his office!) said he felt much better on a recent trip to Italy. Environment definitely plays a part. I use a humidifier in our home and measure the level as well, but it?s not the same.</p>Walt Ballenberger is founder of <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.postnasaldrip.net">http://www.postnasaldrip.net</a> a resource web site for sinusitis sufferers like himself. For a free report entitled ?Sinus Treatment Success Stories?, visit <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.postnasaldrip.net">http://www.postnasaldrip.net</a> and click on the Free Report link. This resource can be of significant help to chronic sinus sufferers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-76469315998765737652008-07-31T00:22:00.000-07:002008-07-31T00:23:29.517-07:00Symptoms and causes of sinus infections - Part onePeople usually think of a cold when having those regular symptoms; hardly when the headaches become unbearable they see a doctor and find out they suffer from sinusitis. Although sinusitis only means an inflammation of the sinus cavities, the symptoms are always worse than you expect and people spend millions every year trying to relief the symptoms. <br /><br />Sinuses are small air cavities located around the nose, known as Para nasal sinuses, situated inside the head bones. The frontal sinus lies right up the eyes in the brow area, the maxillary sinuses are inside the cheekbones, the ethmoid sinus is localized between the eyes and behind it, and the sphenoid sinus lies behind the eyes in the upper region. <br /><br />Every sinus cavity is connected with the nasal passages through a membrane layer which can get inflamed, and with the nose for air and mucus exchange. Inflammation together with sinus obstruction and secretions blocked inside the sinuses lead to an increased pressure and to the apparition of powerful headaches. Sinus attacks can also be caused by the swollen membrane that blocks air from going into the air passages. <br /><br />Sinusitis pains have different characteristics depending on the involved sinus; a general type of pain is the one coming up in the morning when you get off bed. Aches caused by bending the head forward are specific for frontal sinusitis; pains in the upper teeth, upper maxilla and cheeks are signs for maxillary sinus infection. The ethmoidal sinusitis causes pain between the eyes and swollen eyelids, loss of the smell and airless nose. Sphenoid sinus infection is a more rare condition and gives deeper pains in the head, earaches and pain in the neck. <br /><br />General symptoms of sinus inflammation are: <br />1. Fever <br />2. Nasal congestion or runny nose <br />3. Loss of physical strength <br />4. Bad cough attacks especially at night <br />5. Larynx irritation because of the mucus drainage to the back of the throat <br /><br />Bacteria and viruses entering the nasal passages with the breathe air cause most of sinusitis cases. The human body reacts against colds and flues caused by these organisms by secreting a higher quantity of mucus which will eventually be trapped inside the sinus cavities together with air. Immunity cells called leucocytes get there firs and cause the nasal congestion and the swelling of the membrane lining. When the nasal passages are blocked, infection develops as bacteria specific to the respiratory tract multiply and become destructive. <br /><br />Viruses, bacteria and fungus colonize our bodies without harming them. When the body is weaken and in our case, sinuses are blocked, they become aggressive and can produce acute sinusitis.<br /><br />So, if you want to find out more about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/sinus-infection-symptoms.htm">sinus infection symptoms</a> or aven about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/antibiotics-for-sinus-infections.htm">antibiotics for sinus infections</a> you should visit this link <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-26477018360415222112008-07-21T03:14:00.000-07:002008-07-21T03:16:30.821-07:00General information about the treatment in sinusitis<p>Sinus infections are generally cured by medicational means as well as by applying warmed up compresses on your face at home. The expected goals of the treatment are: 1. To relieve the pain and the pressure the patient feels. 2. Reduce sinus inflammation and ease mucus drainage 3. Eliminate the infection 4. Avoid symptoms from becoming persistent and protect the membranes of nose and sinuses </p><p>Medication treatment in sinusitis is especially prescribed in case of sinus infections with bacteria. The cure can last for several days or get to a few weeks depending on severity of the symptoms. Best results were achieved after using a combination of more medications. </p><p>Antibiotics are given to combat the bacterial infection; an antibiotic with good results has proven to be Amoxicillin. Stopping the pains is mostly achieved with analgesics like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. The inflammation of the sinus and nose membranes is reduced by administrating nasal decongestants such as pseudo ephedrine hydrochloride. Thickened mucus will also cause a series of problems; making it thinner is done through mucolytics. Corticosteroids in form of nasal sprays, containing prednisone, are most indicated for reducing inflammation in the nasal passages. </p><p>According to the latest studies, best results in medication have been touched by administering local inhaled antibiotics. </p><p>The cases of sinus infection lasting less than 3 weeks are diagnosed as acute sinusitis and usually are easy to treat. Because of side-effects like becoming resistant, stomach aches or diarrhea, antibiotics must be prescribed only is case of absolute certainty that the infection can be treated with antibiotics. Many cases of sinus disease are caused by germs and viruses that don't respond to antibiotherapy. </p><p>If you recognize sinusitis symptoms, stem inhalation from the early stages might help you cure it faster and without antibiotics. Though, sinusitis caused by bacteria should be treated by a cure of 5-10 days with antibiotics; suspending the administration of drugs before term can make germs resistant to treatment and worsen the infection. If symptoms persist or modify during treatment the doctor could prescribe you a higher dose or a different kind of antibiotic. Some 5-10% of sinusitis episodes do not respond to ant biotical cure. </p><p>Chronic sinusitis requires a longer period of antibiotherapy combined with a nasal corticosteroid decongestant. </p><p>Sinus infections in people with a weaken immune system can be caused by atypical bacteria, viruses or fungus. These are rebel cases as they do not respond to current therapy and fungal or corticosteroid medication or even surgery can be necessary. Surgery is sometimes the last resort, when symptoms become permanent and unbearable and no treatment is efficient. </p><p>Diagnosing and treating sinusitis might take longer, as symptoms are assembling to those of a regular cold and the certainty of sinus infection especially in children may be difficult. If you suspect sinusitis in you or your child start home treatment immediately and see a specialist.<br></p><p>So, if you want to find out more about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm">home remedies for sinus infection</a> or aven about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">sinus infection</a> you should visit this link <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-61119033970990727292008-07-14T23:54:00.000-07:002008-07-14T23:55:26.584-07:00Sinusitis: General Information About Treatment<p>Sinus infections are generally cured by medicational means as well as by applying warmed up compresses on your face at home. The expected goals of the treatment are:</p><p>1. To relieve the pain and the pressure the patient feels<br>2. Reduce sinus inflammation and ease mucus drainage <br>3. Eliminate the infection <br>4. Avoid symptoms from becoming persistent and protect the membranes of nose and sinuses</p><p>Medication treatment in sinusitis is especially prescribed in case of sinus infections with bacteria. The cure can last for several days or get to a few weeks depending on severity of the symptoms. Best results were achieved after using a combination of more medications.</p><p>Antibiotics are given to combat the bacterial infection; an antibiotic with good results has proven to be Amoxicillin. Stopping the pains is mostly achieved with analgesics like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. The inflammation of the sinus and nose membranes is reduced by administrating nasal decongestants such as pseudo ephedrine hydrochloride. Thickened mucus will also cause a series of problems; making it thinner is done through mucolytics. Corticosteroids in form of nasal sprays, containing prednisone, are most indicated for reducing inflammation in the nasal passages.</p><p>According to the latest studies, best results in medication have been touched by administering local inhaled antibiotics.</p><p>The cases of sinus infection lasting less than 3 weeks are diagnosed as acute sinusitis and usually are easy to treat. Because of side-effects like becoming resistant, stomach aches or diarrhea, antibiotics must be prescribed only is case of absolute certainty that the infection can be treated with antibiotics. Many cases of sinus disease are caused by germs and viruses that don?t respond to antibiotherapy.</p><p>If you recognize sinusitis symptoms, stem inhalation from the early stages might help you cure it faster and without antibiotics. Though, sinusitis caused by bacteria should be treated by a cure of 5-10 days with antibiotics; suspending the administration of drugs before term can make germs resistant to treatment and worsen the infection. If symptoms persist or modify during treatment the doctor could prescribe you a higher dose or a different kind of antibiotic. Some 5-10% of sinusitis episodes do not respond to ant biotical cure.</p><p>Chronic sinusitis requires a longer period of antibiotherapy combined with a nasal corticosteroid decongestant.</p><p>Sinus infections in people with a weaken immune system can be caused by atypical bacteria, viruses or fungus. These are rebel cases as they do not respond to current therapy and fungal or corticosteroid medication or even surgery can be necessary. Surgery is sometimes the last resort, when symptoms become permanent and unbearable and no treatment is efficient.</p><p>Diagnosing and treating sinusitis might take longer, as symptoms are assembling to those of a regular cold and the certainty of sinus infection especially in children may be difficult. If you suspect sinusitis in you or your child start home treatment immediately and see a specialist.</p>So, if you want to find out more about <a target="_New" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm">home remedies for sinus infection</a> or aven about <a target="_New" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">sinus infection</a> you should visit this link <a target="_New" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-55816652930203389042008-07-10T07:16:00.000-07:002008-07-10T07:17:53.060-07:00Most common symptoms of sinus infectionsThis kind of infections usually appears because of the obstruction of the nasal passages and sinus cavities due to the incapacity of the cillate cells to filter all foreign particles. The cill failure is mainly caused by air pollution and viral or bacterial multitude in the air we breathe. <br /><br />Knowing the signs and symptoms of a sinus infection is useful for understanding how it occurs and how it can be treated. The most common symptoms are:<br />1. Facial pain and tenderness of the sinus area <br />2. Headaches <br />3. Colored and thick nasal drainage <br />4. Bad breathe and cough <br />5. Pain in the upper jaw and sore throat <br />6. Swollen eye lids and sensitiveness to light <br />7. General weakness <br />Symptoms of the sinus infection depend on if the infection is acute or chronicle. <br /><br />In case of acute frontal sinusitis located above the eye region the most common encountered symptoms are painas in the forehead, fever and mucous nasal release. The mucus slips behind the internal nose down the throat and the patients sensation is of great pain while in a horizontal position; pains decrease when the person sits with the head upright. <br /><br />Maxillary acute sinusitis is localized in the cheekbones on one or both sides of the nostrils. The patients complains are pain in the cheekbones, pressure on the cheeks, redness, tenderness and swelling of the region. The pains worsen when the head is held upright and lessen while lying down. Other signs such as pain inside the cheekbones, pain under or around the eyes, pain around the upper teeth and nasal discharge. <br /><br />The etmoid sinusitis, located at the base of the nose right between the eyes, develops with nasal congestion and discharge, a feeling of pressure in the inner side of the eye or on the inner side of the nose. Also headaches localized on the temples on in the eyes region can appear; the sensation of pressure worsens while coughing, sneezing or lying down. <br /><br />Acute sphenoid sinusitis lies behind the ethmoid bone and behind the eyes. The particular symptoms are intense pain on top of the head or behind it, fever as sign for infection, nasal discharge; the pains intensify when binding forward and the patient develops sight problems as the inner pressure extends to the brain. <br /><br />The chronic frontal sinusitis evolves with constant but low intensity pains in the forehead area and major damages to the sinuses. <br /><br />The maxillary sinusitis as a chronic status develops by tooth pain, pressure around the eyes and a permanent discomfort. At night the patient complains of intense cough. <br /><br />In the ethmoid chronic condition the bad breathe and the sore throat persists. Clear symptoms of the disease are discomfort across the nose-bridge, permanent nasal discharge, and nasal congestion. The pains worsen while wearing eye glasses and during late mornings pains stretch to the other sinuses as well. <br /><br />In case of sphenoid chronic sinusitis the major symptom is low headaches with a permanent character.<br /><br />So, if you want to find out more about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/antibiotics-for-sinus-infections.htm">antibiotics for sinus infections</a> or aven about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/sinus-infection-symptoms.htm">sinus infection symptoms</a> you should visit this link <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-28594878432880735402008-07-01T02:03:00.000-07:002008-07-01T02:05:42.263-07:00Observing and treating sinus infectionsThe human nose is the first external filter of the through nasal passages and sinus cavities incoming air. The lining connecting nasal passages and sinus cavities contains a so called cilliar layer, a hair like cell extremity with the role of catching fluids and bacteria and draining them into the nasal passage. <br /><br />Because of air pollution and different kind of allergies affecting the human body, the ciliar activity is slowed down and doesn?t get to eliminate all the incoming damaging particles. These remaining pieces get stuck in the sinus cavities causing inflammation and infection. <br /><br />This respiratory disorder affects the entire state of the body?s health and therefore must be efficiently and as soon as possible treated. A right medication given at the right time can highly increase the patients comfort and hasten the healing process. <br /><br />The sinus infection has several treatment methods that must be adapted to every patient?s personal needs. If properly treated in the hospital as well as in home care, the risk of relapse number and the severity control can be easily deled with. Most important treatment targets are minimizing the inflammation in the sinuses and in nasal passages, combating the infection, keeping the sinuses open and permitting the sinus drainage. <br /><br />The allergies play an important role in sinus infections, together with an exaggerate number of viruses and bacteria; the cills cannot face an overwhelming situation and cannot eliminate the high amount of damaging particles. Also allergies are known to lead to a suppression of the immune system, enabling the infection to localize in the sinuses. <br /><br />The mucous inflammation in the nose and sinuses impede the drainage of foreign particles and the pressure in the sinus cavity increases giving the patient major headaches. That is why a beneficent medication must reduce the inflammation and free the respiratory ways. Such medication is the use of liquid or tablet-nasal decongestants and nasal sprays. Important drug producing brands assure an easier administration as the drugs are more expensive but also more efficient. The release of the active products contained is slower and therefore the administration can be rarer. <br /><br />Generics are less expensive drugs and must be administered more frequently but the dense use of them can cause resistance and lower efficiency. <br /><br />Usually nasal sprays are more effective than oral decongestants as they are topic administered on the ill area but on long-term period their efficiency is not so high. <br />Medications for washing out bacteria from the respiratory in sinus system are approachable as well. <br /><br />Patients undergoing home care must understand a good hydration is everything; they must drink high amounts of water and herbal teas. A 2-4 times a day inhalation of steam will also be helpful by hydrating and soaking the mucosa. The procedure is easy: boil mentholated products in a bowl, cover your head with a towel and for about 10 minutes breathe in the outgoing steam. <br /><br />For the patients undergoing all sorts of medications and ant biotherapies without success, the only way for cure might be surgery. By surgical means the infection is annihilated, the nasal passages are cleared and the drainage is lightened.<br /><br />So, if you want to find out more about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/home-remedies.htm">home remedies for sinus infection</a> or aven about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">sinus infection</a> you should visit this link <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-69915779580667196192008-06-27T06:09:00.001-07:002008-06-27T06:13:55.340-07:00Infectious And Non-Infectious Causes Of Sinusitis - Part One<p>On a predisposed field for infection, like a cold or a flu causing virus, sinuses disorders are usually caused by bacterial organisms. Sinusitis is mostly an acute case and can be well treated; in other cases though symptoms can persist and lead to a chronic damage, or several acute episodes of sinusitis occur showing the signs of a recurrent sinusitis.</p><p>A susceptible field for sinusitis is caused by the inflammation and congestion of the nasal passages in viral conditions called rhinitis. If the sinus cavities are obstructed, bacteria find a proper environment to develop and lead to infection. Because most cases of sinusitis are preceded by rhinitis, physicians tend to diagnose such conditions as rhino sinusitis.</p><p>Sinusitis usually affects the maxillary sinuses behind the cheek bones, the ethmoid sinuses between the eyes, the frontal sinuses and the sphenoid cavities behind the eyes.</p><p>All persons with a cold have inflamed sinuses but rarely does one develop sinusitis in consequence.</p><p>Some conditions however can lead to the development of chronic or recurrent sinusitis that might develop into a life-long condition:<br>1. An acute sinusitis untreated in time that has caused a permanent damage to the membrane layer.<br>2. A few chronic medical conditions causing inflammation in the upper airways and thick and stagnant mucus. Such diseases are diabetes, AIDS, hypothyroidism, Kartagener?s syndrome, cystic fibrosis.</p><p>In chronic sinusitis bacteria can play a direct, indirect or no role at all. According to a study on non-responsive to treatment patients, 30% of them had no infectious bodies in the nasal passages and 20% had other bacteria without signification for sinusitis.</p><p>Sinusitis is in many cases an allergic condition, caused by different inflammatory diseases such as asthma or allergies. The inflammatory response is triggered by injuries in acute sinusitis. In many cases sinusitis assembles to allergic rhinitis, showing they both have alike causes.</p><p>Although no specific connections have been established, sinusitis, allergies and asthma often present assembling symptoms. Allergic rhinitis often shows signs of sinusitis, but it can also cause true sinus infection by blocking the mucus inside the cavities.</p><p>Allergic asthma and chronic sinusitis can sometimes overlap; 53-75% of children suffering from allergic asthma show signs of sinus damage and 17-30% really develop sinusitis. Sometimes chronic sinusitis can itself cause the apparition of an allergic asthma.</p><p>Some genetic, congenital or gained nasal passage abnormalities can cause blockage in the sinus cavities and lead to sinus infections:<br>1. Small benign growths inside the nasal passage, called Polyps. These hinder the drainage of the mucus and restrict the incoming air. Polyps can be caused by the enlargement of nasal membranes due to a sinus infection.<br>2. Enlarged lymphatic tissue masses on the posterior wall of the pharynx, called adenoids. Their role is to annihilate foreign bodies in the inhaled air.<br>3. Tumors<br>4. Cleft palate<br>5. Septum deviation with the central section of the nose deviated most common to the left.</p>So, if you want to find out more about <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/sinus-infection-treatment.htm">sinus infection treatment</a> or aven about <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/chronic-sinus-infection.htm">chronic sinus infection</a> you should visit this link <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044481216693649074.post-41738550320653837082008-06-27T06:09:00.000-07:002008-06-27T06:10:17.350-07:00Infectious And Non-Infectious Causes Of Sinusitis - Part One<p>On a predisposed field for infection, like a cold or a flu causing virus, sinuses disorders are usually caused by bacterial organisms. Sinusitis is mostly an acute case and can be well treated; in other cases though symptoms can persist and lead to a chronic damage, or several acute episodes of sinusitis occur showing the signs of a recurrent sinusitis.</p><p>A susceptible field for sinusitis is caused by the inflammation and congestion of the nasal passages in viral conditions called rhinitis. If the sinus cavities are obstructed, bacteria find a proper environment to develop and lead to infection. Because most cases of sinusitis are preceded by rhinitis, physicians tend to diagnose such conditions as rhino sinusitis.</p><p>Sinusitis usually affects the maxillary sinuses behind the cheek bones, the ethmoid sinuses between the eyes, the frontal sinuses and the sphenoid cavities behind the eyes.</p><p>All persons with a cold have inflamed sinuses but rarely does one develop sinusitis in consequence.</p><p>Some conditions however can lead to the development of chronic or recurrent sinusitis that might develop into a life-long condition:<br>1. An acute sinusitis untreated in time that has caused a permanent damage to the membrane layer.<br>2. A few chronic medical conditions causing inflammation in the upper airways and thick and stagnant mucus. Such diseases are diabetes, AIDS, hypothyroidism, Kartagener?s syndrome, cystic fibrosis.</p><p>In chronic sinusitis bacteria can play a direct, indirect or no role at all. According to a study on non-responsive to treatment patients, 30% of them had no infectious bodies in the nasal passages and 20% had other bacteria without signification for sinusitis.</p><p>Sinusitis is in many cases an allergic condition, caused by different inflammatory diseases such as asthma or allergies. The inflammatory response is triggered by injuries in acute sinusitis. In many cases sinusitis assembles to allergic rhinitis, showing they both have alike causes.</p><p>Although no specific connections have been established, sinusitis, allergies and asthma often present assembling symptoms. Allergic rhinitis often shows signs of sinusitis, but it can also cause true sinus infection by blocking the mucus inside the cavities.</p><p>Allergic asthma and chronic sinusitis can sometimes overlap; 53-75% of children suffering from allergic asthma show signs of sinus damage and 17-30% really develop sinusitis. Sometimes chronic sinusitis can itself cause the apparition of an allergic asthma.</p><p>Some genetic, congenital or gained nasal passage abnormalities can cause blockage in the sinus cavities and lead to sinus infections:<br>1. Small benign growths inside the nasal passage, called Polyps. These hinder the drainage of the mucus and restrict the incoming air. Polyps can be caused by the enlargement of nasal membranes due to a sinus infection.<br>2. Enlarged lymphatic tissue masses on the posterior wall of the pharynx, called adenoids. Their role is to annihilate foreign bodies in the inhaled air.<br>3. Tumors<br>4. Cleft palate<br>5. Septum deviation with the central section of the nose deviated most common to the left.</p>So, if you want to find out more about <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/sinus-infection-treatment.htm">sinus infection treatment</a> or aven about <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/chronic-sinus-infection.htm">chronic sinus infection</a> you should visit this link <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com/">http://www.sinus-infection-guide.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com