Top 5 Factor which Increases Sinusitis

Sinus is the cavity or air filled space present within bones of face. They are located in the cheeks (maxillary), forehead (frontal) and around the eyes (ethmoidal).Infection and inflammation of these cavity is called sinusitis.

According to the severity, symptom of sinusitis is divided into two parts, Acute and chronic sinusitis.

Both have similar signs and symptoms, but acute sinusitis is a temporary infection along with cold and flu, where as recurrent attack of acute sinusitis hamper the normal function which lead to chronic sinusitis.

Symptom of sinusitis:

• Thick, yellow discharge from the nose.
• Nasal congestion, causing difficulty in nose breathing.
• Reduction of sense of taste and smell.
• Consistent Pain, tenderness and swelling around eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead.

Some other associated symptoms:

Five factor which increases sinusitis:

What causes allergy?

Allergies are one of the most common causes of sinusitis. It is caused due to irritation of mucosal lining by some irritant such as pollen, dust, mites etc. These allergies can play crucial role in chronic (long-lasting) or seasonal sinusitis episodes. When these allergen comes in contact of mucosal lining of nasal passage. Due to allergic reaction nasal and sinus (mucus lining) passages become swollen, congested, and inflamed in order to flush out inhaled particles that trigger allergies. This inflammation prevents the usual clearance of bacteria from the sinus cavity, increasing the chances of developing secondary bacterial sinusitis. 

Moulds, dust mites and pet dander can cause symptoms year-round where as Pollen are seasonal allergens.

Home remedies for sinus:

1. Stay Hydrated : Drink plenty of luke warm water, vegge soup, no sugar added juices, and hot tea.  These fluids will help to thin out mucus which can easily be drain from irritated sinuses.

2. Steam Inhalation : Take few drops of Eucalyptus or Peppermint oil in a bowl and add hot water .  Then put your face down over the bowl, drape a towel over the back of your head and inhale the steam. This steam will help to open the sinus opening  and break up the thick mucus.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar : Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural ingredient with so many healthy benefits lets use it for sinus as follows:-

Mix it well and take three times daily. It will help you  to thin out excessive mucus relieving nasal congestion.

4. Regular yoga : Doing Pranayam (yogic breathing) following with Kapal Bhaati (forced exhalation) can help to drain out pollutants from the sinuses.Then there are some ayurvedic therapies to combat sinusitis these therapies should be done in early morning with great concentration.

Best timings of yoga :-

5. Nasyam : Ayurveda have described five unique therapies for detoxification of body. Nasya Karma or Nasyam is one of themThese allergies can play crucial role in chronic (long-lasting) or seasonal sinusitis episodes. When these allergen comes in contact of mucosal lining of nasal passage. Due to allergic reaction nasal and sinus (mucus lining) passages become swollen, congested, and inflamed in order to flush out inhaled particles that trigger allergies. This inflammation prevents the usual clearance of bacteria from the sinus cavity, increasing the chances of developing secondary bacterial sinusitis. 

1. Stay Hydrated : Drink plenty of luke warm water, vegge soup, no sugar added juices, and hot tea.  These fluids will help to thin out mucus which can easily be drain from irritated sinuses.  Avoid the substances which dehydrate your system(such as alcohol, smoking, caffeine and sugar beverages) causing mucus to thicken and clog already inflamed airways.

5. Nasyam : Ayurveda have described five unique therapies for detoxification of body. Nasya Karma or Nasyam is one of them.  It has been highly successful in treating Sinusitis. In this process a medicated oil or powder is administered through the nostrils after herbal steam inhalation. Average duration of therapy is around 1 – 3 weeks.

Ayurveda remedies for sinusitis: -

Ayurveda remedies to boost up immunity: -

Once you have alleviated some of the pain and congestion, you will want to focus on bolstering your immune system to help your body fight off the infection.

Prepared by : Dr Shivani amola

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