Sinusitis
What is Sinusitis?
The largest (maxillary), the skull under the eyes, above the nasal (sphenoid sinus), above the eyes (frontal sinus) and between the eyes (ethmoid sinuses), there are many small air gaps. These air voids are called sine. Their inflammation causes sinusitis.
What are the sinuses?
The sinuses and nose are part of the respiratory system. Helps shape the sound individually and lighten the head in the body. Normally, the nose and sinuses secrete about half a liter of mucus per day. The produced mucus acts on the nasal cover (mucosa), sweeping and washing dust particles, bacteria and other airborne particles. This mucus is then drained back into the throat and swallowed. Particles and bacteria are destroyed by stomach acid. Many people are not aware of this because this process is a normal body function.
What are the Symptoms of Sinusitis?
There are two types of sinusitis: acute and chronic. In acute sinusitis; Symptoms of nasal congestion, yellow, green or bloody nasal discharge, pain around the eyes, cheek pain that can be confused with toothache, a feeling of pressure on the face, increased face or headache by leaning forward, bad breath. Sometimes you may also have dry cough, mild fever or stomach upset. In chronic sinusitis, the duration of symptoms is longer than three months. Dark nasal discharge, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, inability to smell, and especially cough symptoms at night can be seen.
Is there an effective treatment for sinusitis?
Acute sinusitis is treated with antibiotics and nasal openers. If the sinusitis has become chronic and sinus holes in the nose opening into the nostrils that can not be opened is necessary to treat the surgery.
What is discharge behind the nose?
Inside the nose; It produces too much mucus than usual when disturbed by air pollution, allergic substances, smoke or viruses. This is a secretion produced like plenty of clear water to wash and remove the allergic substance from the nasal membranes. A secretion of water is formed towards the back of the nose. This is the most important cause of backflow. Another type is mucus sticky and thick. This occurs when the airways are very dry and the membranes cannot release enough liquid. Infections caused by bacteria also show viscous and viscous mucus, while the color of the mucus may be yellow or green due to pus. In cases of nasal congestion due to influenza, influenza and sinusitis, discharge may occur backwards.
How to tell if headache is due to sinusitis?
In influenza, influenza and sinusitis, because the intranasal and sinus cavities are filled with mucus or inflammation, headache occurs on the face, cheeks, forehead or around the eye, depending on its pressure. In migraine and other vascular headaches or tension headaches, it creates pain both on the forehead and around the eyes. It can be confused with sinusitis because it can also cause a runny nose. However, this type of headache without a doctor's intervention in a short time to come and pass. It is different from sinusitis which lasts long without doctor intervention and can only be corrected with antibiotic treatment. However, occasional headaches that cause nausea and vomiting are more migraine headaches.
Does Sinusitis Recur After Surgery?
Sinusitis may recur if there is a severe nasal allergy and if the patient is not followed up well with medication.
Who is at Risk for Sinusitis?
- In allergic diseases,
- Nasal disease in childhood
- For smokers,
- Nose bones,
- Nose flesh,
- People with weak body resistance.
How to Prevent?
- Check if you're allergic,
- Treat when you have a cold, use steam humidifier.
- Sleep with the head of your bed raised.
- Nasal decongestants can be used in consultation with a doctor.
- Avoid contaminants that irritate your nose, especially cigarette smoke.
- Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly.
- Try to limit your relationship with people you know to be infected, if that doesn't happen, take some precautions (such as washing hands, not using common towels and gowns).
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