Sinus infection and its symptoms

A sinus infection often starts with the similar symptoms to a common cold, such as a runny nose and sneezing. In addition, with a sinus infection you usually suffer from:

• a heavy, pounding headache above and behind the eyes
• dullness and a sense of fullness in the cavities (especially while bending over)
• nasal congestion
• purulent nasal secretions (potentially accompanied by blood)

• fever

The causes of a sinus infection can be diverse:

• an infection
• allergies affecting the nasal mucous membrane
• dental root infection
• deviated nasal septum
• nasal polyps

Some people suffer from ever recurring infection in the form of chronic sinusitis. This is often accompanied by allergic reactions and/or polyps (an outgrowth of cells connected by a stem, to the nasal mucous membrane). These soft growths are benign and often hang like teardrops from the walls of the cavity, and while they most likely do not disappear on their own, speaking to your primary care provider about next steps is key.

If you have a sinus infection or want to prevent it, consider the following advice:

• Aim for a strong and robust immunological resistance.
• Get plenty of rest and relaxation.
• Get some fresh air regularly.
• Adopt good hygiene habits, this can prevent a lot of misery.
• Breathe through the nose.

Never squeeze both nostrils while blowing your nose. It puts to much pressure in the nasal cavity causing dirt particles to be compressed in the paranasal sinus, potentially leading to a sinus infection.

Conventional medical treatment often utilizes decongestants, anti-histamines, and corticosteroids. Depending on the severity of the situation, surgical drainage of the osteomeatal complex using an endoscope may be considered.

If your battle takes you into the territory of acute maxillary sinusitis, a Cochrane review of 49 clinical trials demonstrated antibiotics were unreliable in curing the condition.
Do not hesitate to contact us for professional advice about the treatment of sinus infection.

Avoid greasy, animal protein-rich or refined foods. Better to choose:

• mineral and vitamin dense food
• foods rich in vitamin C, such as fruits (i.e. kiwi, cantaloupe) and vegetables (i.e. broccoli, green/red peppers)
• salads with horseradish, watercress or garden cress
• herbal tea with birch leaf, chamomile, thyme, sage, parsley, juniper or goldenrod

A trial from 2004 looked at the nutrient levels in children with chronic rhinosinusitis only to find that that when compared to healthy children, they were significantly lower in vitamin C, vitamin E, copper and zinc.

Echinaforce Tablets
The best tip to bolster the immune system against the flu or a cold responsible for this troublesome fever? Echinaforce tablets.
There's been a few clinical trials conducted on the product that have demonstrated their use results in a 62.7% reduction in symptom severity and reduces the duration of symptoms by a day and a half! Those taking the placebo also experienced a 59% increased risk of recurrent infections compared to those taking Echinaforce. More info

Sinna nasal spray
Many are faced with nasal congestion, so make sure to have a nasal spray at home. For instance, Sinna nasal spray for sinus congestion and inflammation with frontal headache catarrh extending to the frontal sinuses as well as rhinitis. A clinical trial conducted in 2003 demonstrated symptom relief in 67% of participants suffering from chronic sinusitis.

The sinus infection is caused by an allergy affecting the nasal mucous membrane, dental root infection in the upper jaw, deviated nasal septum or nasal polyps.

When the infection is recurrent or the sinusitis becomes chronic: there is often an underlying case of allergies and/or polyps (an outgrowth of cells connected by a stem to the nasal mucous membrane).

If the complaints last longer than a week, if there is fever persisting longer than three days, if painkillers do no alleviate the pain and if there is a possibility of allergies, it is important to go consult your doctor. An ill-treated sinus infection may result in chronic complaints.

Self-medication is not suitable to treat a chronic sinus infection. Consult with your primary care provider.