Sinusitis
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is one of the most common conditions that can affect us throughout life. It is an inflammation of the tissue that covers the sinuses and can affect both adults and children. Healthy sinuses are filled with air. But when they are blocked and filled with fluid, the germs can grow and cause an infection.
Depending on the duration of symptoms, sinusitis can be acute or chronic. Chronic sinusitis and acute sinusitis have similar signs and symptoms, but acute sinusitis is a temporary sinus infection often associated with a cold, usually lasting between 4 and 12 weeks. The signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis last at least 12 weeks. It is possible that before you develop chronic sinusitis you have several episodes of acute sinusitis.
There is an increased risk of sinusitis if you have:
- A deviated nasal septum
- Nasal polyps
- Asthma
- Sensitivity to aspirin
- An immune system disorder
- “Hay fever” or another allergic condition
- Regular exposure to pollutants such as cigarette smoke
What are the most common symptoms of sinusitis?
- Nasal inflammation
- Nasal obstruction or congestion, which causes difficulty breathing
- Reduced sense of smell and taste
- Pain and inflammation around the eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
- Earache
- Sore throat
- Toothache
- Fatigue
How do we treat sinusitis?
Depending on the severity of the sinusitis, your doctor may recommend:
- Nasal sprays – to relieve nasal congestion
- Antibiotics – if a bacterial infection has caused the symptoms
- Surgery – in severe cases
There are several products with a role in reducing nasal congestion. A category of medicines with a beneficial effect on the nasal mucosa is nasal decongestants in the form of a spray, very easy to administer.
Complications of sinusitis.
Serious complications of sinusitis are rare, but may include:
- Vision problems
- Infections of the nervous system
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