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Sinus Infection Treatment
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[size=4][b]Sinus Infection Treatment - Acute Sinusitis - Here is How You can Fight Acute Sinusitis[/b][/size][hr]All of us have hollow cavities around the nose in the cheek bones called sinuses. They produce and send mucus into the nose through small channels. Inflammation of the lining of sinus blocking the normal drainage of mucus in the sinuses is known as Acute Sinusitis. Sometimes it becomes chronic lasting for months. The infection spreads to the space around the eye, into the blood and bones or even into the brain. Wink

[size=large][b]Treating Acute Sinusitis[/b][/size][hr]Normally there is no need for any treatment of this condition. The immune system will deal with the viral infection and the symptoms disappear within a week. If the symptoms do not clear within a week, antibiotics may be prescribed by doctors. Pain killers may be used for pain relief. Nasal sprays may help in clearing the congestion in the nasal passage. Traditionally acute sinusitis is treated with steam inhalation. A Warm shower is also advised for breathing in the moist and warm air. Applying warm and damp towels can ease facial pain. We consider that we have only touched the perimeter of information available on Treating Acute Sinusitis. There is still a lot more to be learnt!

[size=large][b]Symptoms of Acute Sinusitis[/b][/size][hr]The common symptoms are blocked nose or and throbbing pain in the infected area. High fever may also develop for some. Difficulty in breathing through the nose and in some cases reduced sense of smell may also occur. Sometimes there is a runny nose with greenish or yellow discharge caused by the infected mucus or pus. When the thick mucus blocks the channels the pain and tenderness may worsen. Headache, cough, pressure in the ears, toothache and bad breath are other symptoms. Perhaps you may not have been interested in this passage on Sinusitis. In that case, please don't spread this feedback around!

[size=large][b]Causes of Acute Sinusitis[/b][/size][hr]They are usually caused by infection; most common of them is frontal sinus, affecting the cheekbones. Allergies may cause inflammation and block the nasal passages. If the wall between the nostrils called septum is corked it may block the sinus passage. Growth of tissues called nasal polyps may restrict the nasal channels. Some other medical conditions like cystic fibrosis, HIV and other diseases may cause nasal blockage. :o.


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[list][*]You're feeling awful.[*]Your teeth are hurting and you have a fever.[*]Your headache is getting worse and it won't stop.[*]You feel like you might be coming down with a cold or the flu again.[/list]

[size=large][b]The Only Question is, What Do You Have?[/b][/size][hr]Is it a cold? Is it the Flu? Or do you have a sinus infection? It may sound strange, but many symptoms of the common cold or flu are also symptoms of an equally alarming anti inflamitory for inflamed sinuses.

So what are some of the common sinus infection symptoms anyway? The following list is not all-inclusive, but it is pretty close: Headache Fever Weakness or fatigue Cough Upper jaw and tooth ache Tenderness around the nose, forehead and cheeks Swelling and pressure around the eyes Ear ache and infection Runny nose Nasal congestion.

Your doctor will be able to give you an examination where he or she can listen to your symptoms and perform a physical examination on you. In some cases it may be necessary to have you undergo an MRI or a CAT Scan or possibly take some X-rays to determine what is happening inside your sinus cavities. Now while reading about Sinusitis Inflammation, don't you feel that you never knew so much existed about Sinusitis Inflammation? So much matter you never knew existed.

[size=large][b]Sinus Infections are Also Called Sinusitis[/b][/size][hr]Sinusitis is an inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities. It is estimated that in the United States alone, more than 30 million people are affected by sinus infections each year. The worldwide figure is surely much larger than this. Writing about Sinuses is an interesting writing assignment. There is no end to it, as there is so much to write about it!

Quote:You have any or a multitude of these symptoms, you may indeed have a sinus infection. It would be highly advisable to see your doctor right away to get a proper diagnosis of your actual condition. Keep your mind open to anything when reading about Sinus Cavities. Opinions may differ, but it is the base of Sinus Cavities that is important.
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