Sinusitis Infection Drainage

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses caused by a blockage in the sinus cavity that stems from the presence of foreign debris in the sinus passages.  Blocked sinuses are very uncomfortable as pressure builds in the swollen sinus cavities.  There are various methods used to treat a sinusitis infection and experience symptom relief.  The need to drain the sinuses is vital to return quality of life and functional breathing.  Drainage is required for symptom relief.  Drainage is the act or process of drawing off fluids from a cavity or wound by means of suction or gravity.  During a sinusitis infection it is experienced as a cold that won’t go away, nasal pressure, pain, postnasal drip, headache, pressure in the face and cheeks.  The blockage of bacteria, fungi or virus also triggers excess mucus production in the sinus cavities and inflammation due to the pathogens attacking the sinus cavity openings.  When the sinus cavity openings are attacked this leads to a more serious sinus infection.  Sinusitis develops typically when there is existing inflammation from a cold or allergy.  When bacteria get into the sinus cavities, they attack the swelling of the cavity lining, causing more inflammation.  During a sinusitis infection, the cilia which are small hairs in the nasal passageways cannot perform their function of removing the debris that is blocked inside the sinus cavity.  

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Antihistamines are often part of the treatment regimen during a sinusitis infection.  Taking over the counter antihistamines such as Benadryl or Sudafed is helpful in clearing up excess mucus from allergic reactions that often trigger sinusitis as well as clearing the headache that can accompany a sinusitis infection.  Antihistamines are “any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies.”  Any treatment that attacks the cause of the inflammation will be helpful in eradicating the sinusitis infection drainage process.  The most common treatment methods used to treat a sinusitis infection are oral antibiotics, decongestants, nasal sprays, and of course rest, drinking plenty of fluids to flush the system, as well as using warm compresses and inhaling warm water vapor to alleviate pain and pressure in the face. 

The most common treatments

• ·          Oral antibiotics
• ·           Oral decongestants

The purpose of a decongestant is to allow for easy breathing during a sinus infection, unblocking the airways.  In addition, a decongestant can also assist in shortening the course of the illness by shrinking the ostia, allowing the mucus to drain from the sinus cavity.  Spray decongestants also are available and provide immediate relief, but due to the active ingredient oxymetazoline or phenylephrine can become habit forming as well as inducing a rebound effect.  If spray decongestants are used for too long and the medication wears off, the swelling in the nasal cavity returns and is more severe than it was prior to the last application of decongestant.  Hence, a dependency on nasal sprays can easily develop which may require steroids to assist with the withdrawal period as well as reducing inflammation.  The rebound effect from a decongestant spray can occur for anyone using a decongestant spray from a bad cold to an acute sinusitis infection. 

A Nasal spray is a treatment method that is widely recommended for a sinusitis infection and can provide some sinus relief.  Nasal sprays are obtained over the counter or prescribed by a physician but due to the design of the nasal spray bottle, a nasal spray emits a large particle size that cannot fit into the tiny sinus openings.  Nor can the nasal spray particle reach into the upper sinus passages.  This large particle cannot treat the inflamed openings of the sinus cavities nor remove the pathogens caught inside the upper sinus cavities.  When bacteria actively attack the sinus openings a treatment that can reach the site of infection is needed.  Therefore, a nasal spray can only offer limited relief and treatment to the lower sinuses in a sinusitis infection and definitely could not reach the deep sinuses located deep in the skull, such as the sphenoid sinuses.  Nasal sprays only treat the lower nasal passages and remove pathogens in the lower sinus regions.  When physicians have failed in treating the sinusitis infection, they will recommend sinus surgery.  Sinus surgery is painful and only clears out a portion of the infection; usually the sinusitis infection returns requiring patients to have future surgeries. 

Consider a topical approach by Sinus Dynamics.  The only company who specializes in a topical treatment approach that is portable as well as highly effective.  Sinus Dynamics custom compounded antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories are delivered with a pressurized aerosolized mist through a state of the art nebulizer.  Sinus Dynamics nebulizer emits a fine medicated mist with 3.2-micron particle size that can rapidly enter the inflamed sinus cavities and fight through the bacteria, reaching the inflammation at the opening of the sinus cavities.  The aerosolized medicated mist is sent up into the actual site of the sinusitis infection, fighting the infection on contact.  Sinus Dynamics’ topical approach to treating sinusitis is highly effective as medications that are topically applied result in little to no side effects and ensure a low systemic absorption rate.  Sinus Dynamics sinus therapy is highly effective, easy to use, and safe with a 98% success rate in the treatment of patients who are suffering with a sinusitis infections.  Call Sinus Dynamics today to begin treatment in the sinusitis infection drainage process to begin the healing process (877) 447-4276

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