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Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses caused by a blockage in the sinus cavity that stem from the presence of foreign debris in the sinus passages. Sinusitis causes discomfort as inflammation in the face is painful. Sinusitis takes place usually as a result of a cold or an allergy which causes swelling of the sinus cavity walls. However, when bacteria enter the sinus cavities and attack the already swollen nasal cavity lining, the opening of the sinuses can become swollen shut. The cilium, small hairs inside the nasal passage whose function is to remove pathogens cannot perform their designated function. Typically, the cilia flush out bacteria and excess mucus obstructing the sinus cavities. However, when there is a significant amount of inflammation and the infection grows inside the blocked sinuses, the cilia cannot assist with removing pathogens; this is the starting point of a sinusitis infection. Blockages in the sinus passages, sore throat, bodyache, and headache are all causes of sinusitis pain. Common symptoms of a sinusitis infection include: cough, upper respiratory congestion, postnasal drip, nasal discharge, fever, facial pain and facial pressure. Physicians may tap on the forehead and face during an exam to explore the pain threshold of the sinusitis patient as well to determine what sinus areas are infected. In addition, there may be the added symptoms resulting in pain behind and around the eyes and in the forehead area with the diagnosis of a Sphenoid Sinusitis Infection. Pain other symptoms Sinusitis can cause a pain in a variety of ways. The most common pain issue that stems from sinusitis is headache. However, sore throat, inflamed nasal passages, and body ache when a fever is present, as well as dental pain are all part of the pain constellation of a sinusitis infection. Maxillary sinus Infection is associated with pain in the teeth area due to the roots of the teeth being attached to the base of the maxillary sinus area. Sinus infections typically cause headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, on one or both sides of the head. A person with a sinus infection may likely have a cough, fever, bad breath, and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions. Sinusitis is categorized as acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term, the most common type).” In addition, those affected with a sinusitis infection sometimes report an increased sensitivity to headache when they lean forward. Other less typical symptoms include pain and pressure in the ears, fatigue as well as dizziness. The pain from a sinusitis migraine or headache is usually pain in the forehead, eyes, or the teeth with a stuffy nose and congestion. A sinus headache is one of the main reasons people visit a doctor. The frontal sinuses, located in the forehead area can contribute to a sinus migraine to the close proximity to the brain. A sinus headache or migraine can develop due to irritation of the nerves surrounding the sinus areas that are inflamed. If the sinusitis migraine or headache is caused by a blockage of foreign debris or excess mucus, there will likely be a fever. Physicians will often utilize CT scans or an MRI to determine if there is a blockage in the sinuses. A migraine headache is defined as a vascular headache caused by the enlargement of blood vessels and the release of chemicals from the nerves that coil around the large arteries of the brain lasting anywhere from hours to days. When the nerves that coil around the arteries are stretched this causes the painful chemicals to release and also activates the sympathetic nervous system. A migraine activates the fight or flight response and trigger nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as extreme sensitivity to light. There are several treatment options to address the pain caused by a sinusitis infection. Analgesics are often recommended or prescribed. Analgesics, like Alieve, Advil, Advil Migraine, or Excedrine Migraine are mild over the counter anti-inflammatories can be take separately or in combination with other medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, as well as Triptans such as Zomig, Frova and Ergots such as Cafergot are the medications typically utilized by those coping with a migraine. When the pain is not managed, sinusitis migraine sufferers can be prescribed opiates if they are unable to take Triptans. If analgesics fail to provide adequate pain relief an antihistamine will be recommended in combination with other pain medications such as Benadryl, Claritin, or Sudafed to assist with reducing sinus inflammation. Antihistamines are 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 headache. 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. Many physicians prescribe oral antibiotics to treat a sinusitis infection. Oral antibiotics are currently the most common treatment prescribed for a sinusitis infection and yet they are marginally effective. Unfortunately, oral antibiotics rely on the blood stream and blood vessels exclusively to carry medication to the infected sinus cavity. Relying on the sinus cavities to provide the medication through the limited supply of blood vessels is problematic as the blood vessels cannot deliver an effective dose of medication to the actual site of infection. Recurrent sinusitis infections are common with the use of oral antibiotics due to the blood vessels inability to provide an effective dose to the site of infection. The sinus cavities scant supply of blood vessels which are swollen and infected providing all the treatment to the infection results in an ineffective method for treating this area of the body. In short, it is difficult to effectively treat any sinusitis infection with oral antibiotics. During a sinusitis migraine infection, the activity of the sympathetic nervous system interferes with emptying the stomach into the intestine and prevents oral medication from entering the intestine and prevents absorption. Any increase in sympathetic activity is known to interfere with any oral medication. Decongestants are also helpful in symptom management when there is pain present. Decongestants function by shrinking swollen mucous membranes that are in the nasal passageways and sinus cavity openings. Sinusitis is inflammation, so any reduction in inflammation will necessarily produce some pain relief. The purpose of a decongestant is to allow for easy breathing during a sinus infection, and unblocking the airways. 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. Sinus Infection Treatment Sinus Dynamics offers the most innovative treatment for sinusitis infection currently on the market with custom compounded antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories that are delivered directly into the sinus cavities with a state of the art nebulizer that produces a pressurized aerosolized mist. Sinus Dynamics nebulizer emits a fine medicated mist with 3.2-micron particle size that can rapidly enter the inflamed sinus cavities, depositing medication and making contact with the infection directly. The aerosolized medicated mist is sent up into nasal passages reaching the actual site of the sinusitis infection, fighting the infection on contact. Sinus Dynamics’ topical approach to treating sinusitis is particularly effective as medications that are topically applied result in little to no side effects and ensure a low systemic absorption rate as well as reaching the site of infection unlike the other treatment methods prescribed. 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 sinusitis. If you are suffering with sinusitis pain call Sinus Dynamics (877) 447-4276 today!
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