Sinus Infection Over The Counter
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Sinusitis impacts more than 35 million people in the United States alone, making it one of the most prevalent medical conditions that patients present with at primary care and ENT offices. Sinusitis is an inflammation in the sinus cavities that usually develops from an allergen or pathogen that caused further inflammation inside the actual sinus cavity. There are four sets of sinuses. Infection in the maxillary sinuses is the most common set of paranasal sinuses to become infected. Sinusitis can be classified as acute lasting less than four weeks, sub-acute lasting 4–8 weeks, or chronic with a duration of 8 weeks or more with additional symptoms that develop such as fatigue, dental pain, loss of smell and loss of taste. Standard Medications Over the counter medications are available at all local drug stores and super markets. The standard over the counter medications include:
Over the counter medications are helpful during the course of a sinus infection, due to the need for symptom relief while the body works to eradicate the infection. Antihistamines are also used frequently as a home remedy and they help clear up excess mucus from allergic reactions that often trigger sinusitis infection such as Benadryl, Claritin or Sudafed. Spray decongestants provide relief, but dependency can develop which may require steroids to assist with the withdrawal period as well as reducing inflammation. Symptom reduction is helpful, but actual treatment is provided through fighting the infection. Treatment Options Those patients who receive a culture or CT scan and receive a determination for the cause of the blockage will learn whether there is a bacterial, fungal or viral blockage. It is also possible that the patient may have a nasal polyp which often predisposes patients with recurrent sinus infections. The physician will typically prescribe an antibiotic to assist with fighting the infection. The route of administering the medication is typically in an oral form. However, more and more physicians are hesitant to prescribe oral medications for sinus and nasal infections due to the overuse of antibiotics systemically as well as failure of the medication in actually treating the sinus cavity. There is a new method available that is able to treat the sinus cavity. It is a topical treatment that is sent into the sinus cavity with the use of a nebulizer. Inhalation Therapy is a treatment method that is aerosolized, medications are sent directly in the sinus airways in mist form through a nebulizer.
Sinus Dynamics is the only company currently providing this method of sinus treatment. There is a 98% success rate with the use of aerosolized medication in the treatment of sinusitis with nebulized technology when delivered in 3.2 micron sized particle mass into the upper sinus passages. Aerosolized therapy is topical and is the only treatment that actually can make contact with the infection directly. Sinus Dynamics sinus therapy is highly effective, easy to use, and safe with a 98% success rate in the treatment of patients who are suffering with sinusitis infections. Sinus Dynamics is the only company who provide ultrasonic lightweight nebulizers that are silent and portable with a battery pack designed specifically for sinus infections. The inhaled medicated mist reduces inflammation and loosens impacted debris. In addition to providing the Sinus Dynamics nebulizer, Sinus Dynamics pharmacy also provide the custom compounded antibiotics, anti fungals and anti inflammatories needed to treat the vast array of sinus conditions. Contact Sinus Dynamics now (877) 447-4276! Sinus infection over the counter medication can only reduce symptoms; Sinus Dynamics can actually treat your sinus infection!
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