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Chronic Stuffy Nose? Fungus May be the Culprit
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[size=4][b]Sinus - Chronic Stuffy Nose? Fungus May be the Culprit[/b][/size][hr]
Quote:Your nose is stuffy during the pollen seasons in the spring and fall, check with an allergist. Allergy injections can help control your symptoms. If your stuffy nose started after puberty, you don't have allergies and your nose is stuffy 12 months a year, allergy injections usually are ineffective. Antihistamines and decongestant pills help to control your symptoms a little. Cortisone-type pills are highly effective but have side effects, such as obesity and osteoporosis. Cortisone-type nasal sprays are safer than the pills. So doctors are continuously searching for better ways to treat people with chronically stuffy and running noses.

[size=large][b]Your Nose is Supposed to Clean, Heat and Moisturize the Air that You Breathe[/b][/size][hr]The inside of your nose is covered with a sticky mucous that traps dirt, pollen, mold and other pollutants and prevents them from reaching your lungs. Inside of each nostril are large ridges called turbinates that have large blood vessels in them. When the inner lining of one side of your nose fills up with pollutants, the blood vessels inside the turbinates enlarge and swell the turbinates so they stop air from entering that side of your nose and force you to breathe through the other side of your nose. Then small hairs called cilia in the lining of your nose sweep the mucous and filth toward your mouth where you swallow them and they pass from your body. The length of an article is rather immaterial about its response from people. People are more interested in the matter about Sinus, and not length.

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All day and night, it is normal for you to breathe through one side of your nose and then the other. It is abnormal for the turbinates on both sides to swell at the same time and cause a stuffy nose. If your nose is stuffy in the spring and fall, you probably have an allergy and need allergy tests. If you have thick yellow or green mucous, you probably have an infection and need a culture and antibiotics. If you are exposed to irritants such as hair spray or smoke, that is probably the cause, and if your stuffiness is worse in the winter, the cause is probably breathing dry, cold air. If no cause is found, your doctor usually diagnoses vasomotor rhinitis which means that he doesn't have the foggiest idea what's causing your stuffiness and the only relatively safe and effective treatment offered today is daily use of a cortisone nasal spray such as Vancenase, Beconase or Rhinocort. This article has been written with the intention of showing some illumination to the meaning of Sinusitis Common. This is so that those who don't know much about Sinusitis Common can learn more about it.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found fungi in 96 percent of people with chronic sinusitis. The most common fungi are alternaria, penicillium, cladosporium, aspergillus, candida and fusarium. A sinus cat scan will tell whether a person has a sinus infection. If the cat scan shows fluid levels indicating a sinus infection, the doctor should order a fungus culture of the nose. If the culture is positive for fungi, the doctor should consider treatment with antifungal medication, even though there are no good studies to show the fungal medicines cure sinusitis, because the present treatment of cortisones works only in the short run, and shortens life by causing osteoporosis, high blood pressure and obesity. If the fungus infection is positive, the person should be treated with the appropriate anti-fungal medication such as Sporanox, Lamisil or Diflucan.

[size=large][b]Sinus Infection Plagues Million of People in the World[/b][/size][hr]A person's whole life style changes when he is suffering from sinusitis. He not only suffers physical change but also psychological change. Conditions that accompany sinus are nasal congestion, extended thick yellow nasal discharge or thin and clear discharge in mild cases, long-lasting front headache, and fever with a sore throat in some cases. There is a wide array of treatments and medications for sinusitis like allopathic medication, herbal, ayurvedic and Chinese as well. Many go in for natural remedies as it seem to more effective and the results are long lasting. Use of harsher drugs like antibiotics or steroidal prescriptions for a longer period can upset the body system.

Many of the natural remedies include using vaporizers, herbal cures, colloidal silver solutions, nasal sprays and supplements to boost the immune system. It has been seen that people who suffering from chronic sinusitis get good relief from natural remedies. Acupressure is also another natural remedy that helps relieve the sinus pressure and pain and it does not have any side effects. An idle brain, is a devil's workshop they say. Using this ideology in mind, we ventured to write on Sinusitis, so that something productive would be achieved of our minds.

[size=large][b]The Immune System Gets Weakened Due to Prolonged Infection[/b][/size][hr]In order to boost the immune system herbal medications like echinacea and golden seal are really helpful. Garlic and eyebright are also very helpful in fighting inflammation. Lozenges made from zinc taken at the onset of cold have proved to really helpful to many people. :o.

Now days many natural therapies like food therapy, hydrotherapy, juice therapy, reflexology, vitamin and mineral therapy and Yoga put to use cure sinus. Writing something about Sinus Nasal Congestion seemed to be something illogical in the beginning. However, with the progress of matter, it seemed logical. Matter just started pouring in, to give you this finished product.

[list][*]Vaporizers and humidifiers are generally used to ease stuffiness and to help relieve inflamed sinuses.[*]A cool mist vaporizer can be really helpful in providing moisture to the sinuses and encourage healing.[*]We had at first written a rough assignment on Chronic Sinusitis Relief.[*]Then after a few improvisions and enhancements here and there, we have ended up with this end product.[/list]

[size=large][b]Colloidal Silver is Another Remedy Really Helpful to Cure Sinus[/b][/size][hr]Silver can be used as a nasal rinse as it provides relief to many people who suffer with chronic sinusitis or it can be taken orally to improve the immune system. New medication in the form of oxygen supplement is becoming very popular. The supplement increases the cellular oxygenation which stalls the infection. :o.

[list][*]Are you wondering why you have to put up with that nasty headache every time you have a bout with colds, flu or sinusitis?[*]Well, the answer is really quite simple ' the head congestion that typically accompanies these common ailments can also trigger a headache.[*]As such, these types of headaches are classified as pathological headaches. [/list]

[size=large][b]Treating a Headache Naturally[/b][/size][hr]Homeopathy is a medical system that treats illnesses and injuries with specially prepared substances often referred to as 'remedies'. These remedies are often derived from plants but there are some remedies that are of mineral or animal origin. Calcium, gold, iron and various salts are some of the more widely used mineral homeopathic remedies while bee and snake venom are some of the more popular homeopathic remedies derived from animal products.

[list][*]So, if you want to keep your headache under control, why not try these all-natural and effective homeopathic remedies?[*]These are good for both the cold/flu-related headache, as well as for the sinusitis-related ones. [/list]

[size=large][b]Kali Bichromium (Bichromate of Potash)[/b][/size][hr]' Lachesis (bushmaster) ' Lycopodium (club moss) ' Magnesia phosphorica (Magnesium phosphate) For a colds/flu-related headache, you can also try using Argentum nitricum (silver nitrate), Arsenicum album (aresenious acid), China officinalis (peruvian bark), Ferrum phosphoricum (iron phosphate), Gelsemium (yellow jasmine), Nux vomica (poison nut), Spigelia (pinkroot) and sublimated sulphur. Quality is better than quantity. It is of no use writing numerous pages of nonsense for the reader. Instead, it is better to write a short, and informative article on specific subjects like Sinusitis. People tend to enjoy it more.

Chills, fever, profuse or excessive sweating, aching muscles and stiff joints often accompany these headaches. You may feel so sleepy that you may have trouble staying awake. Other symptoms that go with these types of headaches may include coughing, sore throat, breathing difficulties, flushed or pale skin and painful, bloodshot eyes. This article on Headache Sinusitis was written with the intention of making it very memorable to its reader. Only then is an article considered to have reached it's objective.

[size=large][b]Closer Look At Sinusitis Headaches[/b][/size][hr]Headaches that are triggered by sinusitis usually set in with the infection. Dealing with these kinds of headaches can be quite difficult ' the pain associated with it can be incapacitating and may last as long as the underlying condition persists.

[list][*]Aconitum napellus (monkshood) ' Belladonna (Deadly nightshade) ' Bryonia (wild hops) ' Colocynthis (bitter cucumber) ' Ignatia (St.[*]Ignatius bean) [/list]

[i]For a sinusitis-related headache, you can also seek relief by using Apis mellifica (honeybee), Calcarea carbonica (carbonate of lime), Natrum muriaticum (table salt) and Pulsatilla (wind flower).[/i]

[list][*]However, you do not need to bear the pain and discomfort that these headaches bring.[*]You can deal with the pain even without taking any commercially prepared medications.[*]How is that so?[*]By taking advantage of the power of homeopathic treatments, that's how![/list]

[size=large][b]Closer Look At Colds and Flu Headaches[/b][/size][hr]Headaches that accompany a cold or a case of the flu can either set in without prior notice or it may develop gradually over some time. The headache can be described as a throbbing, pounding pain that is usually felt at the front of the head. We have used clear and concise words in this article on Sinusitis to avoid any misunderstandings and confusions that can be caused due to difficult words.

Homeopathy is based on the principle that 'like cures like'. It also promotes and adheres to the principles of minimal doses, the use of single medicine to treat the problem and the prescription of remedies based on the assessment of the totality of symptoms.
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[size=4][b]Sinus Cavities - Relief from Sinus Infection Problems[/b][/size][hr]Sinusitis infection may start off simple: runny nose, cough, and congestion. But when it is not taken care of in time, it can lead to much more severe symptoms.

[size=large][b]There are Also Many Treatments Which are Directly Distributed Into the Sinus Cavities[/b][/size][hr]These treatments are generally meant to help moisten the cilia so that it can flush out the trapped mucus and bacteria. Nasal sprays are commonly used and can be prescribed or purchased over the counter. The nasal sprays may offer some relief to the lower part of the sinuses but often times may not help the infection since their particle sizes are too large to make it past the inflammation at the opening of the sinus cavities and up to the sinusitis infection. The same holds true for a treatment called irrigation which distributes saline up to the sinus cavities. Irrigation is also very messy and generally unsuccessful in offering relief. The initial stages of this article on Sinusitis Infections proved to be difficult. However, with hard work and perseverance, we have succeeded in providing an interesting and informative article for you to read.

[size=large][b]Sinusitis Infections are Generally Caused by a Cold or an Allergy[/b][/size][hr]When a cold or allergy occurs, swelling of the sinus cavity lining takes place. When bacteria enter the sinus cavities, they attack the swollen lining which then causes greater inflammation. The cilia is a part of the sinuses which usually flushes out the bacteria and mucus. When a great amount of inflammation occurs, the cilia can no longer function as it should and so the bacteria and mucus end up becoming trapped in the cavities and as a result the sinusitis infection transpires. You may be inquisitive as to where we got the matter for writing this article on Sinusitis Therapy. Of course through our general knowledge, and the Internet!

[size=large][b]Newer Treatment that is Used Nasally is Aerosolized Medications[/b][/size][hr]Aerosolized medications are used very much like nebulized asthma medications. These antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories are broken down into a small particle size so that it can pass the inflammation and make its way up to the sinusitis infection. Generally a small amount of these medications are used which results in little to no side effects in the rest of the body. Inspiration can be considered to be one of the key ingredients to writing. Only if one is inspired, can one get to writing on any subject especially like Sinus Cavities.

There are many options on the market which are meant to offer relief for sinusitis infections. It is important to find the treatment that works best for you and to treat the infection before it worsens and surgery is then left as the only option. The value of this composition is achieved if after reading it, your knowledge on Sinusitis Therapy is greatly influenced. This is how we find out that the meaning of Sinusitis Therapy has really entered you!

There are numerous medications and treatments meant to offer relief to the sinusitis infection sufferer. One of the most common treatments is oral medications such as antibiotics, decongestants, and anti-fungals. Oral medications work on infections and other problems by traveling through the blood stream to the infected area. In the sinus cavities there are very few blood vessels. Since the oral medications use the blood stream to flow to the area where they are needed, only a small amount of the medication can be delivered to the sinusitis infection which may lead to little or no relief from the treatment. Also since these medications use the blood stream, it then is distributed through out the rest of the body also which can lead to many side effects such as stomach pain, drowsiness, amongst many others depending on which type of medication is being used. We have omitted irrelevant information from this composition on Sinuses as we though that unnecessary information may make the reader bored of reading the composition.

[list][*]Sinus headaches are usually experienced by people who undergo sinusitis or inflamed sinus.[*]It's prone to be experienced by people with: Big Grin[/list]

[size=large][b]Nasal Expansions (Nodules)[/b][/size][hr]These are tiny grape-sized cysts found on peak of the nose. This situation leads to a smaller nasal cavity thus forming mucous. - Mold, pollen, smoke, and dust mite allergies - Asthma or hay fever history - A state that affects the way mucus moves inside the upper respiratory system, like cystic fibrosis. - A frail immune system or immunity problems - Constant colds - Facial injuries that affect sinuses like nose deformities - Ear/ tooth/ tonsil infections - Alterations or changes in temperature like swimming or climbing in elevated altitudes If the patient is not sure whether he/she has a sinus headache, the best way is to consult a physician. The following procedures are performed: - X ray tests or transillumination thru nasal endoscopy (light shining in to the sinuses) - CT Scan - MRI - Physical examination which includes checking on nasal discharge and congestion. As it play sometimes a very important role in the end.

[b]Natural medicines for sinus head ache include: [/b]

[size=large][b]Eating Spicy Foods Like Cajun Recipes[/b][/size][hr]- Cold towel compress in brow area or alternate with hot compress & hot footbath - Air moisturizers like steam vaporizers - the use of Europeans herbals like angelica, mint, magnolia flower, & chrysanthemum - Light head and neck exercises - the use of saline nasal spray to loosen mucous - Relaxation techniques and get enough rest or sleep - Acupressure techniques on the nostril sides - Aromatherapy or the use of essential oils. This procedure involves mixture of aromatic oil and carrier oils. These oils can be use as massage oils, bath oils or can be placed in cotton balls as inhalators. The following are list of essential oils: - Peppermint oil works best on sinus headaches. It is effectively used for chest and neck massage. It is refreshing and can be used at daytime. - Lavender oil - is the safest and gentlest oil. - Oregano oil is an anti fungal and anti bacterial oil used for sinus treatments.

[size=large][b]Tea Tree Oil is an Antifungal, Healing Oil Used for Sinus Relief[/b][/size][hr]- Eucalyptus oil is the most versatile oil and very effective for respiratory infection treatments. - Wintergreen oil has methyl salicylate great for massages. - Ginger oil is mint oil. Gotvape is a leading Vaporizers store. It's mission to become #1 website for Vapir and Grinder searches.

Quote:Introduction: Endoscopic sinus surgery is a surgery done to get rid of the blockages in the sinus. This procedure is done to remove the air filled in some places in the bones of the skull. Endoscopic sinus surgery is also known as endoscopy or sinoscopy procedure. The blocks in the sinus is the root cause for sinusitis, as result there is inflammation in the sinuses, which in turn causes severe pain and difficulty in breathing.

The endoscopic surgery procedure, a slim, illuminated device, which is known as endoscope, is put into the nose by the doctor and he/she views through the eye piece fitted to it. An endoscope resembles a telescope and is fitted with a wide angle camera lens. The light beam travels through various parts of the nose as well as the sinuses and this enables the doctor to see where exactly the blockages are. It would be hopeless trying to get people who are not interested in knowing more about Sinuses Causes to read articles pertaining to it. Only people interested in Sinuses Causes will enjoy this article.

[list][*]With the advent of the endoscopic sinus surgery the treatment and diagnoses of sinusitis has become very easy.[*]It is considered as the most modern development in the ears, nose, and throat field of medicine. Big Grin[/list]

[size=large][b]Patients Who Underwent this Surgery Have Reported that Pain is Very Minimal[/b][/size][hr]However, some may feel tired and should refrain from doing hard work at least for a couple of weeks. If you had been suffering from severe inflammation then it would take several months to completely get cured even after the surgery. Nasal irrigation and salt water sprays are also recommended for some. A lot of imagination is required in writing. People may think that writing on Sinus is very easy; on the contrary, knowledge and imagination has to be merged to create an interesting composition.

[list][*]The endoscopic sinus surgery is done through the anterior naris and so the conventional method of cutting the skin is not necessary.[*]Due to this patients are not required to stay at the hospital even overnight.[*]This article has been written with the intention of showing some illumination to the meaning of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.[*]This is so that those who don't know much about Endoscopic Sinus Surgery can learn more about it.[/list]

[size=large][b]What Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Does:[/b][/size][hr]It eases nasal blockagesIt eases facial painHelps in improving the breathingCan smell and taste food betterThe surgery helps in correcting the sinusitis, deviated septum, polyps and tumors. Most patients that underwent this procedure have reported that there was considerable relief from the sufferings. Endoscopic sinus surgery is based on the fiberoptic technology. Reading is a habit that has to be cultivated from a small age. Only if one has the habit of reading can one acquire more knowledge on things like Inflammation Sinuses.

Nasal irrigation or nasal lavage is technique of hydrotherapy whereby one is able to completely and thoroughly wash out the nasal passages and sinuses. It is totally safe and it is very effective. So effective in fact, if you were to do absolutely nothing else for your sinuses, this one technique could still radically alter your health for the better.


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[list][*]With pulsatile irrigation, one uses a machine designed just for this purpose such as the Grossan Hydro Pulse (shown below).[*]There are other forms of manual irrigation that work quite well also.[*]One is the traditional Neti pot, which has been used by Indian yogis for centuries to keep the nasal passages and sinuses clean.[*]In this method, one takes an implement similar in appearance to a small tea pot (see photo below) and pours salinated water through each nostril.[*]The method is very gentle and recommended in the absence of pulsatile irrigation.[*]The completion of this article on Nasal Irrigation was our prerogative since the past one month.[*]However, we completed it within a matter of fifteen days![/list]

[size=large][b]The Most Beneficial Form of Nasal Irrigation is that of Pulsatile Nasal Irrigation[/b][/size][hr]Pulsatile irrigation is a mechanical method of irrigation in which a gentle stream of salinated water is directed through the nasal passages in pulses. This pulsation effectively simulates (and stimulates) ciliary motion, which is often impaired in those with chronic sinusitis. This can be considered to be a valuable article on Sinus. It is because there is so much to learn about Sinus here.

The absence of the above irrigation implements, one can still irrigate the nose by preparing an appropriate mixture of salinated water into a cupped hand and snorting it into each nostril. Using great confidence in ourselves, we endeavored to write such a long article on Sinuses. Such is the amount of matter found on Sinuses.

You see, if you have chronic sinusitis, chances are good that you have damaged cilia from all of the previous infection. (Cilia are the small hairlike structures that move debris and mucous out of the sinuses and nasal passages.) If you have damaged cilia or impaired ciliary function, your sinuses are not able to clean themselves effectively. Thus, mucous and debris (pollen, dust, dander, etc.) buildup in your sinuses and nasal passages and increase the inflammation and block the sinus openings.

Nasal irrigation steps in for the damaged cilia and does their job for them by removing the debris. In fact, one form of nasal irrigation actually simulates ciliary movement with its pulsatile action and subsequently this stimulates ciliary function such that it may be encouraged toward improvement. There are several forms of nasal irrigation, not all equally effective, though all beneficial. Choose a method most convenient for you-one that you will stick with and utilize at least once daily (twice is better!) for the long haul. The sources used for the information for this article on Neti Pot are all dependable ones. This is so that there be no confusion in the authenticity of the article.

[size=large][b]You can Easily Prepare Your Own Saline Solution for Nasal Irrigation[/b][/size][hr]To do so, you will need non-iodized table salt (some people are allergic to iodine and over time it will irritate the sinuses) and baking soda. Mix 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 pinch of baking soda into 8 ounces of warm (not cold and not hot!) water. Stir thoroughly to allow the salt and baking soda to completely dissolve. Irrigate with one of the above methods. The information available on Nasal Irrigation is infinite. There just seems to be so much to learn about, and to write about on Nasal Irrigation.

[list][*]Another effective manual method of nasal irrigation is that of irrigation with a bulb syringe (available at any pharmacy).[*]One may take the bulb syringe, draw up into the syringe appropriately salinated water and irrigate.[*]It was with great relief we ended writing on Sinus.[*]There was just too much information to write, that we were starting to lose hopes on it's completion! [/list]

You may also choose to produce some saline solution for moistening the nasal passages throughout the day and to rinse away pollen and other irritants. You can purchase small spray bottles for the nose at most drug stores. Simply fill the bottle with the above suggested saline preparation. Be sure to change the mixture out daily as well as to wash your spray bottle so as to prevent bacterial buildup. We have also translated parts of this composition into French and Spanish to facilitate easier understanding of Neti Pot. In this way, more people will get to understand the composition. Wink

Preferable to utilizing a generic bulb syringe however, is the Nasaline nasal irrigator. The Nasaline irrigator consists of a two ounce syringe with a specialized silicone tip designed specifically for nasal irrigation. Dwelving into the interiors of Nasal Irrigation has led us to all this information here on Nasal Irrigation. Nasal Irrigation do indeed have a lot to tell!Dwelving into the interiors of Nasal Irrigation has led us to all this information here on Nasal Irrigation. Nasal Irrigation do indeed have a lot to tell!

The preceding, you were introduced to the methods and implements of nasal irrigation, now we need to discuss just what constitutes an appropriate salinated mixture. Before discussing the preparation that you can make yourself, I highly recommend purchasing premixed saline for solution, which is typically PH balanced for the human body and leaves no room for error as there is no guesswork in measurement. In particular, I recommend a product called Breathe-Ease XL above all else.
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