Why Do We Suffer from Sinusitis and Sinus Discomfort?
Your body's nose and sinus membranes have similar
responses to viruses, allergic insults, and common bacterial infections.
Your sinus membranes become swollen and congested. This congestion
causes pain and pressure; mucus production increases during
inflammation, resulting in a drippy, runny nose. This is sinusitis.
These secretions may often thicken over time, maybe
slow the drainage, and may lead to future bacterial infection of the
sinuses. This is chronic sinusitis.
Sinusitis has all kinds of symptoms. Congestion of the
nose membranes may even block the eustachian tube going to the ear,
resulting in a feeling of blockage in the ear or liquid behind the
eardrum. Additionally, nasal airway congestion causes the individual to
breathe through your mouth.
Every year, almost 40 million Americans suffer from
sinusitis, which typically includes congestion, thick yellow-green
discharge, (snot!), facial pain, and pressure. Many do not understand
the nature of their illness or what produces their symptoms.
Consequently, before visiting a physician, they seek relief for their
sinus discomfort by taking non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC)
medications.
So What Is the Role of OTC Sinusitis Medicine?
There are many different Sinusitis OTC medicines
available to relieve the common complaints of Sinusitis, sinus pain and
pressure, allergy problems, and congestion. Most of these Sinusitis
medications are combination products that associate either a pain
reliever such as acetaminophen with a decongestant or an antihistamine.
Knowledge of these products and of the probable cause of Sinusitis
symptoms will help the consumer to decide which product is best suited
to relieve the common symptoms associated with Sinusitis or sinus
inflammation.
Personally I would avoid all these so-called Sinusitis drugs, but at least we can look at them now.
OTC Sinusitis medicines are basically designed to
help reduce symptoms produced by the inflammation of membranes and
sinuses. The aims of OTC Sinusitis medicines are to: (1) open to nasal
passages; (2) reduce congestion; (3) stop pain and pressure feelings;
and (4) help prevent complications. The medicines come in several types.
Sinusitis Saline Sprays: Non-medicated Sinusitis Sprays
Sinusitis saline is an OK addition to the list of OTC Sinusitis
medicines, at least it won't damage you! It is OK for most types of
Sinusitis problems. The extra liquid provided by the saline helps reduce
secretions and helps in the removing of germs and bugs. There is little
or no risk of becoming "addicted" to saline. Sadly, it should be used
as a mist to the nasal passages up to six times per day.
Sinusitis saline or salt solution can also be made at
home. Simply dissolve six teaspoons of clean common salt in a pint of
water. Let it cool. Another great and simple proven Sinusitis solution
is to use a sinus infection treatment that destroys sinus infection
bacteria - without damaging your immune system. As far as I am
concerned, this Sinusitis remedy is the best by far. It is simple, safe
and effective. see details below.
Sinusitis Nasal Decongestant Sprays: Medicated Sinusitis Nasal Sprays
Afrin nasal spray, Neo-Synephrine, Otrivin, Dristan
nasal spray, and other brands decongest the swollen nasal membranes.
They are reckonned to clear nasal passages and are said to be useful in
treating the common cold or viral infection. I have nothing against
these products, but personally I would avoid sticking a chemistry lab up
my nose!
Sinusitis decongestant sprays are said to be safe to
use. Some say they are especially appropriate for preventing eustachian
tube problems when flying in planes, and to halt the progression of
sinusitis infection after a cold. I reckon they should only be used for
about 4 days because lengthy use can lead to rebound congestion or
"getting hooked on the stuff!"
The patient with Sinusitis swelling caused by seasonal
allergy problems, hat fever, could use a cromolyn sodium product or
spray. The spray has got to be used often (four or five times a day)
during season to stop the release of histamine from the membranes, which
can lead to the allergic reaction. Some say it works best before
symptoms start by stabilizing the membranes and has few side effects.
Again, the simple proven solution is to use a nasal
Sinusitis decongestant that destroys Sinusitis bacteria without damaging
your fragile immune system.
Sinusitis Decongestant Medications
Sinusitis Pressure and Sinusitis congestion are common
symptoms of Sinusitis or nasal swelling. Medications can relieve
swelling, pressure, and congestion but do not treat the cause of the
inflammation. They can sometimes reduce blood flow to the membranes
which can mean improved airflow, maybe less breathing through the mouth,
reduced pressure in the sinuses and head, and so less pain.
OTC decongestants do not relieve runny noses. Their
side effects may often include light headedness and giddiness and maybe
increased blood pressure and heart rate. (Patients with high blood
pressure or heart problems should consult a Doctor before using.) Also,
some medicines can interact with decongestants leading to other side
effects. Both of these 'cocktail drugs' are available as single products
or in combination with a pain killer or an antihistamines. They are
advertised as "non-drowsy" due to a side effect of stimulation of the
nervous system. If anything, they make you hyper!
Sinusitis Decongestant-combination Products
Some medicines are like cocktails- they are combined or mixed to
reduce the number of pills that you take. Tylenol® Sinus or Advil Cold
and Sinus® are products that join a pain killer with a decongestant .
These cocktail products are said to relieve sinus and cold/flu symptoms
yet retain all the qualities of the individual drugs, and I guess that
includes all those side effects too.
Sinusitis Antihistamine Medications
Sinusitis Antihistamines are said to combat allergy problems that lead
to nasal problems. OTC Sinusitis antihistamines like (Benadryl®), could
be used for relieving allergy symptoms like itching, sneezing, and
blocked nose. They are said to stop the drainage often associated with
the allergy but not blockages or congestion. Antihistamines definately
cause sedation causing grogginess and dryness after use. Newer
nonsedating antihistamines are available. (Kind of makes you think- Why
put the sedative in in the first place...?)
Sinusitis Decongestant Combination Products
Sinusitis Antihistamines and Sinusitis decongestant products are often
mixed to prevent the many symptoms of Sinusitis, congestion and
drainage and stop some of the side effects of both products.
The combined allergy products are designed to relieve
congestion and a runny nose. To avoid side effects, I would consider
using a natural treatment that does not make you drowsy in any way at
all. Try Sinus Doctor Sinusitis Treatment.
It is natural with no known side effects. But more to
the point, I have spoke to several people who swear that their inusitis
symptoms disappeared in minutes. I tried it on my father and it cleared
his long term sinusitis after just two or three doses.
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