Introduction: The inflammation of the nasal sinuses, which are located in the cheek bones and around the eyes, is known as sinusitis.
Generally, chronic sinus problems occur due to allergies, structural problems and infections.
Air-borne allergens such as dust particles, pollens, molds, etc.
, play a vital role in triggering sinusitis.
For patients with chronic sinus problems, doctors will usually prescribe oral steroids.
However, oral steroids are known to have some vital side effects and hence they are prescribed only in extreme cases.
Some patients may not respond to antibiotics, in such cases also doctors resort to oral steroids.
The role of sinuses: The role of sinus is very important in every human being's life.
Sinuses help in warming, moistening and filtering the air that are inside the nasal cavity.
Apart from that, sinuses help in adding resonance to some types of sounds.
Chronic sinus problems are not contagious at all.
But doctors say that cold that usually paves the way the chronic sinus could be highly contagious.
How to find out if you are suffering from sinus? Are you suffering severe cold for more that 7 days? In addition to cold, are you suffering from headache, cough, fever, and pain in the facial area, tooth ache, yellow, green or gray discharge from the nose? Are you not able to find taste in your food or smell anything that you normally do? Do you have severe bad breath? In case of children, they may suffer from relentless cough and vomiting.
How to deal with chronic sinus problems:
Generally, chronic sinus problems occur due to allergies, structural problems and infections.
Air-borne allergens such as dust particles, pollens, molds, etc.
, play a vital role in triggering sinusitis.
For patients with chronic sinus problems, doctors will usually prescribe oral steroids.
However, oral steroids are known to have some vital side effects and hence they are prescribed only in extreme cases.
Some patients may not respond to antibiotics, in such cases also doctors resort to oral steroids.
The role of sinuses: The role of sinus is very important in every human being's life.
Sinuses help in warming, moistening and filtering the air that are inside the nasal cavity.
Apart from that, sinuses help in adding resonance to some types of sounds.
Chronic sinus problems are not contagious at all.
But doctors say that cold that usually paves the way the chronic sinus could be highly contagious.
How to find out if you are suffering from sinus? Are you suffering severe cold for more that 7 days? In addition to cold, are you suffering from headache, cough, fever, and pain in the facial area, tooth ache, yellow, green or gray discharge from the nose? Are you not able to find taste in your food or smell anything that you normally do? Do you have severe bad breath? In case of children, they may suffer from relentless cough and vomiting.
How to deal with chronic sinus problems:
- Those suffering from chronic sinus are advised to lie down on their sides so that breathing is easy.
- In take of hot drinks and a lot of liquid diet is a must.
- Inhale steam through a vaporizer.
- Hold a warm and wet cloth on your face.
- Decongestants are recommended but prolonged use of it could aggravate the situation.
Doctors say that decongestants must not be used for more that three days. - Do not try to deal with chronic sinus problems on your own.
Visit your doctor immediately and take the prescribed medication without fail to avoid further complications.
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