8th February 2010

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h/sinusitis-boy.jpg] Inflammatory diseases, mostly in the
form of common cold are the most common disorders
of the nose and accessory air sinuses. Most of these
inflammatory conditions are viral in origin, but often
they are complicated by superimposed bacterial
infections having considerably greater significance.
INFLAMMATIONS
RHINITIS- The more elegant way of saying common
cold. Most commonly caused by viral infection. They
evoke a profuse thick phlegm or mucus discharge, thickened nasal mucosa, edematous, nasal cavities are
narrowed and the turbinate are enlarge. These infections soon clear up, usually in a week if appropriately
treated but only after 7 days if ignored.
ALLERGIC RHINITIS- It is initiated by sensitivity reactions to one of a large group of allergens perhaps most
commonly the plant pollens. The allergic reaction is characterized by marked mucosal oedema, redness
and mucous secretion. Recurrent attacks of non specific or allergic rhinitis eventually lead to focal
protrusions of the mucosa producing so called nasal polyps which may reach 3 to 4 cm in length.
CHRONIC RHINITIS- is a sequel of repeated attacks of acute rhinitis. Most cases of common cold, inflame
sinuses associated (bacterial infection) with systemic upset caused sinusitis.
Sinuses are hollow air spaces in the human body. They usually are referring to symptoms in one or more
of 4 pairs of cavities or sinuses known as Para nasal sinuses.
These cavities located within the skull or bones of head surrounding the nose including-
FRONTAL SINUS
MAXILLARY SINUS
ETHMOID SINUS
SPHENOID SINUS
Each sinus has an opening into the nose for the free exchange of air and mucus and each is joined with
nasal passages by continues mucous membrane lining.
Symptoms- location of sinus pain depends on which sinus is affected.
Maxillary sinusitis can cause pain or pressure in the cheek and upper jaw area e.g. tooth ache,
headache.
Frontal sinusitis- can cause pain or pressure in forehead, headache,
Ethmoid sinusitis- can cause pain or pressure between or behind eyes, headache.
Sphenoid sinusitis- can cause pain or pressure at the top of the head, earaches, neck pain Other
symptoms are- fever, weakness, tiredness, cough that may be more severe at night, runny nose or nasal
congestion, sore throat, bad breath, decrease sense of smell.
TYPES OF SINUSITIS
ACUTE
SINUSITIS
CHRONIC
Acute condition starts with common cold, which is caused by a virus cold can inflame the sinuses, in
chronic condition- the membranes of Para nasal sinuses and nose are thickened because they are
constantly inflamed.
If a child having common cold with a clear runny nose does not mean this is sinusitis. If other symptoms can
include a fever, cough, headache bad breath, sore throat, irritability, loss of appetite and less active,
although facial pain and facial swelling is not always present. If these symptoms persist from a few days
upto a month it is called acute sinusitis. If the problem lasting 3 months or more it is termed chronic
sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is relatively rare in children. If it is untreated then it can cause Asthma.
According to Ayurveda- Respiratory tract infection like pratishyaya, Peenasa (sinusitis), Kasa, swasa is
produced as a result of vitiation of kapha dosha. The root of RT problems is digestive system especially
related to stomach and small intestine. When ingested food is not properly digested due to mandagani
(disturbance metabolic process), so undigested substances (AMA) contributes to an increase in phlegm,
not only to mucus but also thickened fluids generally, because of vitiated kapha dosha, immunity of the
body will get effect, so Ayurvedic treatment(Oral and Therapy) will help to increased the resistance power
of the body.
TREATMENT- According to modern medicine
antibiotics
analgesics,
corticosteroids
antimicrobial nasal spray s
surgical
ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA-Panch karma and Kerala therapy with oral medication is quite effective in
sinusitis.
Head massage with medicated oil is effective to prevent kapha from accumulating in head.
Apply karproradi thailam [http://shop.ayurveda-kendra.com/index.php?
route=product/product&path=114&product_id=91] on face, add 4-5 drops of this thailam into boiled water and
take good steam.
Nasyam [http://www.ayurveda-kendra.com/result_course.php?
catid=134&page=Panchakarma_Cleansing_Therapies] -with Anu thailam is very effective to clear the sinuses.
Shirodhara [http://www.ayurveda-kendra.com/result_course.php?catid=132&page=Dhara] - continuous stream
of medicated butter milk on forehead is very effective treatment.
ORAL MEDICINES-some of them are:-
Dasamulakatutriyadi kashayam [http://shop.ayurveda-kendra.com/index.php?
route=product/product&path=94&product_id=175]
Indukantam kashayam [http://shop.ayurveda-kendra.com/index.php?
route=product/product&path=94&product_id=181]
Pathyaksha dhatriayadi kashayam [http://shop.ayurveda-kendra.com/index.php?
route=product/product&path=94&product_id=187]
Vasakadhyarishtam [http://shop.ayurveda-kendra.com/index.php?
route=product/product&path=129&product_id=147]
Allerkhand
Agastya rasayan
Dasamula rasayan [http://shop.ayurveda-kendra.com/index.php?
route=product/product&path=95&product_id=125]
PREVENTION-
Avoid exposure to irritants e.g. Cigarette, and strong ordure from chemicals
Avoid exposure to anything from which you are allergic.
Avoid dry indoor environment and use a humidifier.
Keep your nose as moist as possible with use of saline sprays.
Dos
Vit A and Vit C rich food and fruits are very effective to treat sinusitis. Mango, pumpkin, tomatoes, carrot,
papaya, leafy vegetables, milk contain Vitamin A. Amla, orange, lemon contain Vit C.
Dont
Fried, freezed, heavy food should be avoided.
Posted 8th February 2010 by Sudha Asokan
Labels: Illness, Sinusitis

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Shiju Varghese March 15, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Which is the better head oil for a chronic sinusitis?
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kiran March 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Generally oils are used to cool down the body, so i dont know if its nice to use oil especially for people
who suffer from cold and sinus. Look i am allergic to dust. I use amla oil mildly.Its really good. Anyway
drink aloe vera juice for resistance and its a good antioxidant to fight bacteria and other chronic illness
and use shikakhai powder or a combination with ritha(soapnut) instead of shampoo. you'll see the results
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Seshu Innamuri March 17, 2014 at 7:13 PM
plz let me know the treatment for Sphenoid sinusitis - here muy mail mail id: seshu.innamuri@gmail.com
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