Sinus infections (sinusitis) are generally classified into 1 of 2 different groups. Acute sinus infections are easily treated, normally onset after a cold or the flu and last 7 to 10 days. Chronic sinus infections are much more difficult to treat and can last up to 12 weeks or longer. People who suffer from chronic sinus infections will endure many bouts of infection a year as well. It is understandable to have many questions about chronic sinusitis; why it happens, what causes it, how it can be prevented… In this article we’ll take a look at some of these questions and provide some answers as well.

“WHAT CAN I EXPECT?”

Symptoms for chronic sinusitis can be severely painful, and much more aggressive than those of acute sinusitis. Symptoms include:

• Nasal congestion
• Tenderness and swelling in the face
• Sore throat (in some cases bronchitis can develop)
• Nausea and dizziness
• Ear pain

If chronic sinusitis goes untreated it can develop into a much more serious infection that could lead to vision loss, an infection of the brain and in very rare cases, death.

“WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?”

These symptoms can be onset by any number of causes. For some people chronic sinusitis can develop due to an untreated acute sinus infection. For other people it is a result of allergies. It can also be caused by internal blockage within the nasal passageways and sinus cavities. Nasal polyps are small teardrop sized lumps that can grow within the nasal passageways causing a blockage of the sinuses. They are benign and can be removed surgically. A deviated septum can also be a cause of chronic sinusitis.

A person’s existing medical conditions can also make them susceptible to chronic sinusitis. Respiratory tract infections, common colds and the flu can all bring about a case of chronic sinusitis. Complications of HIV and cystic fibrosis can also trigger an infection.

“WHAT DOES TREATMENT INVOLVE?”

There are several different forms of treatment available to those suffering from chronic sinusitis. A doctor’s first choice will be prescribing a combination of antibiotics, antihistamines or anti-inflammatory medications. If the infection is fungal in nature then the doctor will prescribe antifungal meds. Commonly prescribed in pill form, antibiotics will assist the body in fighting off the infection while helping the immune system regain its strength. some doctors will also prescribe a decongestant nasal spray to help with congestion.

Antibiotics often have a difficult treating infection due to the fact that they work through the blood stream, and blood flow to the sinuses is not great. In these cases your doctor may refer you to an ENT, an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor, to discuss the possibility of performing surgery to help clear your nasal passageways and allow for drainage. Functional endoscopic surgery and balloon sinuplasty are both safe procedures that are minimally invasive. However, surgery does not do much in the way of treating infection so many patients undergo several procedures in their lifetime.

“ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF TREATMENT?”

Sinus Dynamics is a national compounding pharmacy dedicated to providing relief from sinusitis with the use of compounded medications and solutions administered with cutting edge delivery devices. Through the use of aerosolized, atomized and nasal irrigation treatments thousands of patients have found the relief they had been seeking from their sinusitis symptoms.

Aerosolized and atomized therapies both work to deliver medications and solutions that have been nebulized and atomized to a particle size of 1.0 to 10.0 directly to the sinuses allowing them to wipe out the infection completely. Nasal irrigation works as a bath for the sinuses and nasal passages, clearing them of debris and keeping the cilia healthy and moving.

If you are suffering from chronic sinus infections and would like to know more about the types of treatment that Sinus Dynamics offers please call us now at 1.877.447.4276 or you can contact us through this site. One of our friendly staff members will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding our pharmacy. Call us now, and get the relief you have been seeking. You don’t have to suffer due to sinusitis and its symptoms any longer!

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