Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes in the paranasal sinuses, leading to symptoms such as running nose, sneezing, and nose block.
Description:
The sinuses are the spaces in the forehead, cheeks, and nose that are usually filled with air. Sinusitis is an inflammation of sinus tissues, causing facial pain, a running nose, and fever. Commonly caused by the common cold, infectious conditions, and allergies. It is a common health complaint in the US and a leading cause of antibiotic prescriptions.
Cause:
Sinusitis is caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and allergens; other causes include the common cold, flu, and seasonal allergies; air pollution; and structural problems in the nose. Risk factors include nasal polyps, a deviated nasal septum, weakened immune systems, and cystic fibrosis.
Symptoms:
symptoms like postnasal drip, stuffy and running nose, facial pressure, tooth pressure, ear pressure, bad breath (halitosis), headache, tiredness, nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal obstruction, tenderness and swelling in the affected sinuses, cough, fever, chills, and hyposmia.
Ayurvadic Treatment:
Abhyangam, Nasyam, Vamanam, Virechanam
Naturopathy Treatment:
Enema, Arm & foot bath, Facial steam, Athapasthana, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Manipulative therapy, Mud therapy, Diet therapy, Clinical yoga, Pranayama, Kriyas