Sinusitis Symptoms and Sinusitis Treatment Methods
The sinuses are facial bones and cavities located inside the skull. They are lined with respiratory cells. Duties; heating air, humidification, retention of foreign particles, mucus secretion and holding bacteria to prevent proliferation. The inflammation of the cell layer that covers the sinuses is called sinusitis. In sinusitis, the mouth of the sinuses is edematous and occluded. This can be caused by both bacteria and viruses.
What causes sinusitis?
There may be many causes of sinusitis. For example; Chronic sinusitis may develop due to allergies. Nasal curvature, nasal curvature, cystic fibrosis, immune system insufficiency and strong blowing are the causes of chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis may also occur in swimmers who are constantly submerged. Polyps and tumors in the nose, foreign body, anatomical abnormalities in the nose and dental infections are other factors that cause sinusitis.
Acute sinusitis
They usually occur following an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold or flu. Fever, inflammatory yellow-green runny nose, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, night irritation cough and pain on the sinuses are common symptoms. Infection may develop around the eye due to sinusitis.
Treatment of acute sinusitis
Acute sinusitis is diagnosed by physical examination. Radiology can be used if necessary. Sinus aspiration can be performed in very severe and unresponsive cases.
A patient diagnosed with sinusitis is treated with appropriate antibiotics, nasal sprays, painkillers and decongestant drugs. Antiallergic drugs are added to treatment in patients who are thought to be allergic.
What is chronic sinusitis?
Chronic sinusitis is a chronic disease that lasts for at least 12 weeks and is characterized by nasal congestion, decreased smell, runny nose and nasal discharge, and facial pressure and pain. These patients experience fatigue as well as symptoms of the disease. A patient with these symptoms can be diagnosed by sinus endoscopy or sinus tomography. In chronic sinusitis, structural abnormalities in the nose, foreign body, tumors and polyps may also play a role in allergy besides infection.
Treatment of chronic sinusitis
The diagnosed patient is treated appropriately for the cause. Chronic sinusitis is one of the diseases that disrupt the comfort of life. Therefore, it must be treated. Surgical treatment may be considered in adult patients who do not respond to medication.
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