Sinusitis

Sinusitis is the medical term for inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the sinuses. It’s usually caused by infection.

Our sinuses are the moist air spaces within the bones of the face around the nose. The frontal sinuses are located in the area near the eyebrows; the maxillary sinuses are located inside the cheekbones; the ethmoid sinuses are between the eyes; and the sphenoid sinuses sit behind the ethmoid sinuses.

Cause

• Sinusitis is caused by a variety of bacteria
• Sinusitis often begins after an acute respiratory infection, which very often could be viral.
• Less commonly it may occur after a tooth extraction or other dental procedures, or after diving or swimming in contaminated water.
• Sometimes sudden changes in the climate, especially the sudden movement into cold climes, can also trigger an attack.
• Patients with AIDS, and other immuno compromised patients are more prone to attacks of fungal sinusitis.
• An attack begins with the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane. This causes an obstruction of the opening of the sinus leading eventually to secretions accumulating in the sinus with associated pain and swelling.

Symptoms of sinusitis

The symptoms of sinusitis include:

• Pain or pressure in the forehead, cheeks, nose and between the eyes
• Headache
• Fever
• Nasal congestion
• Reduced sense of smell and taste
• Cough, which may be worse at night
• Bad breath (called halitosis)
• An ache in the teeth

 Prevention is better than cure

• Colds and flu are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else.
• A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands.
• Everyone should always wash their hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient.
• Waterless hand cleaners that contain an alcohol-based gel are also effective for every day use and may even kill cold viruses. (They are less effective, however, if extreme hygiene is required. In such cases, alcohol-based rinses are needed.)
• Antibacterial soaps add little protection, particularly against viruses.
• Wiping surfaces with a solution that contains one part bleach to 10 parts water is very effective in killing viruses.

Remedies

REMEDIES LISTED IN CAPITAL LETTERS REPRESENT MORE FREQUENTLY INDICATED REMEDIES

• Homeopathic medicines are often effective in treating the acute symptoms of sinusitis, although professional constitutional care is usually necessary to cure chronic sinusitis.

Arsenicum: These children feel throbbing and burning pains in the sinuses. Their pains are aggravated by light, noise, movement, after midnight, and may be triggered by anxiety, exertion, and excitability. They may feel relief by lying quietly in a dark room with the head raised on pillows and exposed to cool air. Their teeth may feel long and painful. They may feel nausea and experience vomiting concurrent with their sinusitis.

BELLADONNA: Throbbing pains in the front part of the head that come on suddenly and tend to leave suddenly only to return are characteristic of children who need this medicine. (see Headache)

HEPAR SULPHUR: Rarely indicated at the beginning of a sinusitis condition, Hepar sulphur children begin sneezing and then develop sinusitis from the least exposure to cold air. Their nasal discharge is thick and yellow. The nostrils become very sore from the acrid discharge, and their nasal passages become sensitive to cold air. Concurrently, they may have a headache with a sense of a nail or a plug that is thrust into the head along with a boring or bursting pain. Their headache above the nose is worse from shaking the head, motion, riding in a car, stooping, moving the eyes, or simply from the weight of a hat, but is relieved by the firm pressure of a tight bandage. The scalp is so sensitive that simply combing the hair may be painful.

KALI BIC: The distinguishing feature of children with sinusitis who need this medicine is that they have a thick, stringy nasal discharge. They have extreme pain at the root of the nose that is better by applying pressure there. The bones and scalp feel sore. Dizziness and nausea when rising from sitting and the severe pain may lead to dimmed vision. The pains are worse by cold, light, noise, walking, stooping, and in the morning (especially on waking or at 9 am) or at night. They prefer to lie down in a darkened room and feel better by warmth, warm drinks, or overeating.

Mercurius: These children feel as though their head was in a vise. The pains are worse in open air, from sleeping, and after eating and drinking. The pains are also aggravated by extremes of hot and cold temperature. The scalp and the nose become very sensitive to the touch. Their teeth feel long and painful, and they may salivate excessively. The nasal discharge is usually green and too thick to run. It is offensive smelling and acrid.

PULSATILLA: The head pain is worse when lying down and in a warm room and is better in cool air for children who need this medicine. The sinusitis may begin after being overheated. Stooping, sitting, rising from lying down, and eating can aggravate the head pain, which is often in the front part of the head and accompanied with digestive problems. They get some relief from slow walking in the open air or by wrapping the head tightly in a bandage. This condition is commonly experienced when the child is in school. The nasal discharge is often thick and yellow or green.

Silicea: These children usually have a chronically stuffed nose. They have a sense as though their head would burst. The head pain tends to be worse in one eye, usually the right. It is aggravated by mental exertion (students tend to get sinusitis while studying for an exam). Cold air, moving the head, light or noise can also aggravate the head pain. It is relieved by wrapping the head warmly and tightly or by applying heat.

Spigella: Children who develop sinusitis with a sharp pain that is worse on the left side may need this medicine. They tend to get sinusitis after exposure to cold or cold, wet weather. They feel pain from warmth or when they stoop or bend the head forward, and they feel some relief by cold applications or from washing with cold water.

Sinusan of Bioforce company 
This is very affective compound and trust worthy giving immediate results.

Indication: For inflammatory colds of the upper respiratory tract, sinusitis,
rhinitis, irritation of the nasal passages, bronchial catarrh.
Dosage:
•  Adults: 20 drops in a tbsp of water, 1/2 an hour before eating, 3 to 5 times  daily. • Children: Half the adult dose. Or as directed by the physician.
One of the Important Indications of each Ingredient is :

Hydrastis Canadensis 6x	Reduces pus in sinusitis.
Kali Bichromicum 6x	Reduces headaches associated with Sinusitis.
Lemna Minor 3x	Clears stuffy nose.
Luffa Operculata 6x	Gives relief in cases of head colds.
Mercuris Sulph Rub 8x	Gives relief in cases of chronic sinusitis.

Warning:

The above given information is for general awareness of the commoners. Homeopathic medicines referred here should not be taken without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.