By Dr. A. K.

Ojha

What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Paranasal means adjacent to the naval cavities. The inflammation could be caused by an infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. Sinusitis may attack people of any age and sex. Children suffering from chronic disease like pain in ears, cold, and other viral diseases are prone to sinusitis. Asthmatic patients are also at higher risk of sinusitis. It may also be the result of an Doctors often refer to reaction. allergic or autoimmune sinusitis as rhinosinusitis, because an inflammation when An autoimmune reaction isof the sinuses nearly always occurs with system attacks the your immuneinflammation of the nose (rhinitis).

ere are two different types of sinusitis :

Acute Sinusitis : Acute sinusitis means that the symptoms of the condition are temporary ,usually lasting no more than 30 days. However, the symptoms of acute sinusitis are more severe and painful than the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Chronic Sinusitis : Chronic sinusitis means that the symptoms of sinusitis occur frequently or for long periods of time. The symptoms are usually more annoying than painful. However, those with chronic sinusitis are more likely to have recurring attacks of

Cause of Acute Sinusitis Virus Bacteria Fungus Nose blowing Scuba diving Foreign objects Medications Diseased teeth

Cause of Chronic Sinusitis Allergies Asthma Temperature and humidity Narrow sinuses Defective mucous membrane Dehydration Poor air quality Weak immune system Hormones and Stress Polyps and Tumors

Diets for SINUSITIS Fast on fruit or vegetable juices for

three days. Cleanse the bowels daily by warm water enema during this period. An all-fruit diet, should be taken for further three days. During this period, take three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as oranges, papaya, pineapples, mangoes, pears and grapes at five-hourly intervals. Upon arising: A glass of lukewarm water with half a freshly Thereafter, the following diet should squeezed lime and a teaspoon of honey. be adopted
Breakfast: Fresh fruits and a cup of fresh milk, sweetened with Honey. Lunch: A bowl of steamed vegetables. Whole wheat dry wheat tortilla and a glass of buttermilk.

Mid-afternoon: A glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice.

Dinner: A bowl of fresh green vegetable salad, sprouted seeds and fresh homemade

cottage cheese or a glass of buttermilk.

Treatment of Sinusitis
If a bacterial infection is present, antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, erythromycin or sulfa drugs, are usually prescribed for about 10 days.
Decongestants : Decongestants like pseudoephedrine, phenylpherine and phenylpropanolamine constrict the blood vessels and shrink the sinus and nasal membranes, thus, reducing stuffiness in the sinuses and nasal passageways. Expectorants : Medicines, such as Guaifenesin, thin the mucus so it drains more easily. Antihistamines : These medications help relieve nasal itchiness and inflammation by blocking the action of histamine, however, they do not help mucus drain. Antihistamines include chlorpheniramine, Hismanal, Seldane and Tavist.

Treatment of Sinusitis by YOGA

Surya Namaskara

Surya Namaskara is an ancient system of Indian exercise. It includes the regular routine of prayer and worship. One of the means of honoring the sun is through the dynamic asana sequence Surya Namaskar. Surya namaskar consists of a sequence of twelve postures performed continuously and combined with synchronized breathing. Each position counteracts the preceding one producing a balance between flexions and extensions. Among these twelve positions, ten are Asanas only. The first one and the last one are two positions. Surya Namaskar must be performed at some open and airy place. Perform Surya Namaskara slowly without feeling tired (fatigue) or panting and puffing; changing the feet every time, it must be performed on each of the feet successively.

There are two methods of doing this asana: In stand up pose and in lying pose. We will see it in lying position. Lie dawn on your back on the floor. Keep the palm down and near to the body. Bring the heels and toes together and keep them loose. Make the whole body straight and look towards ceiling. Breath normally. Step Lift one knee up towards the chest. Put the same side hand on the ankle and other hand on knee. Pull the knee towards the chest without any pull on the ankle. Without disturbing the posture relax all muscles and continue normal breathing and stay in that position for 6 to 8 sec. While releasing slowly move hands to normal position, leg to original position. Repeat this with other leg pressed against chest/ stomach.

Bhujanga Asana
Bhujanga means Cobra. Bhujanga Asana is always practiced as the first in a series of backward bending movements. In this asana the spine is arched backward gently promoting flexibility. Position Lie straight on your stomach, keeping the palms on the floor below the shoulder blades and the elbows touching the middle part of the body. Keep the heels together and toes flat on the floor. Breathe normally.

MATSYA ASANA
Matsyasana gives a backward stretch to the cervical thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine and the chest fully. It is recomended to practice the Matsya Asana after releasing the Sarvangasana. During Sarvangasana the head, the neck, the shoulders becomes passive and the lower area of the body become active. There are two methods of doing this asana. One is folding or turning back the head and neck area combined with the lotus posture (Padma Asana). The second easier method is without the lotus posture and can be practiced by any person.

And you can also do Shava Asana, kapal bhati pranayama , Nadi shodhan pranayama , Suryabhedi pranayama , Bhastrika pranayama , Jal neti, and Kunjal Kriya