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What is a virus? A virus is defined as an ultramicroscopic infectious agent that is metabolically inert and can replicate inside the cells of living organisms, or hosts infecting all living organisms and is composed of dna or RNA, a protein coat and a surrounding protective envelope. Most cases of sinusitis are viral and are caused by the common cold. Sinusitis, like bronchitis and other upper respiratory infections are viral and resolve in one to two weeks. Nasal discharge of viral sinusitis is clear, unlike the nasal discharge from a bacterial infection. Most sinusitis bacterial infections also resolve within one to two weeks but infections like Strep are typically treated with antibiotics to prevent heart disease, fever, and kidney disease. Risk factors that contribute to developing sinusitis include but are not limited to: regular exposure to pollutants, allergy or have fever, a deviated septum, medical conditions such as GERD, cystic fibrosis, HIV, (or any antibody disorder), as well as some rare genetic disorders such as Young’s Syndrome. How do you treat a virus? Treatment of viral sinusitis will likely also include antihistamines and antibiotics as the sinusitis infection tends to develop a secondary infection do the environmental factors predisposing the patient to infection e.g wet sinus cavities. Prophylactic treatment is frequently utilized with sinusitis as well as decongestants and antihistamines to reduce mucus production and decrease swollen sinus cavity membranes. A viral sinusitis infection can stem from blockage of foreign debris of bacteria, fungi or virus 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. What is Sinusitis? 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. Blocked sinuses cause significant discomfort as pressure builds in the swollen sinus cavities. Sinus Infection or sinusitis is defined as an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Sinus infections can 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 also have a cough, a fever, bad breath, and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions. In addition, those affected with a sinusitis infection sometimes report an increased light sensitivity or headache when they lean forward. · Other less typical symptoms include pain and pressure in the ears, fatigue as well as dental pain. The need to drain the sinuses is vital to return quality of life and functional breathing as well as to reduce inflammation. Sinusitis can be classified into three categories: acute lasting less than four weeks, subacute lasting 4–8 weeks, or chronic with a duration of 8 weeks or more with acute sinusitis as the most common classification experienced with approximately 90% of adults experiencing sinusitis at some point in their life. Treatments that result in drainage will produce symptom relief as well as alleviate the blockage and severe congestion. 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. An antibiotic for a virus? Yes. Most physicians do prescribe an oral antibiotic to treat viral sinusitis; this is done to prevent secondary infection as well as being an automatic response. Oral antibiotics do not provide an effective treatment even for those that have a bacterial infection. The treatment options available for a sinusitis infection are:
Antihistamines are helpful in clearing up excess mucus from allergic reactions that often trigger sinusitis infection such as Benadryl, Claritin or Sudafed. Antihistamines are “any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies.” If antihistamines fail to provide adequate pain relief an analgesic can be recommended such as Alieve or Advil. Analgesics typically are mild over the counter anti-inflammatories that are often taken in combination with antibiotics, decongestants and antihistamines to provide symptom relief for sinusitis. Medication that can reach the infection: Topical treatment A topical treatment that is delivered into the sinus cavity is an effective treatment method. Aerosol therapy is available through Sinus Dynamics. Aerosol therapy to treat sinusitis is offered by Sinus Dynamics. A topical treatment is 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. Call Sinus Dynamics (877) 447-4276 to receive our sinus therapy which is innovative, highly effective, easy to use, and safe with a 98% success rate in the treatment of patients who are suffering with viral sinusitis.
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