A sinus infection also known as sinusitis and rhinitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. There are four sets of sinuses: the frontal, ethmoid, maxillary and sphenoid sinuses sinuses. A sinus infection is caused by a blockage in the sinus cavity that stem from the presence of foreign debris in the sinus passages. Sinusitis is categorized as acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term, the most common type).

Sinus infection symptoms typically include:

• runny nose
• excessive mucous secretion
• headache
• facial pressure, particularly on the sides of the nose, on the cheeks and near the eyes
• fever
• coughing
• sore throat
• difficulty in breathing
• congested nasal passages
• post nasal drip
• fatigue / weakness
• pressure in the ears
• fatigue
• dental pain

During a sinus infection there is difficulty in breathing through the nose as the nasal passages are inflamed and swollen. There is also possible swelling around the eyes and face resulting in throbbing facial pain and headache. In addition, those affected with a sinusitis infection sometimes report an increased sensitivity or headache when they lean forward. Blocked sinuses can cause significant discomfort as pressure builds in the swollen sinus cavities. There are various methods used to treat a sinusitis infection and experience symptom relief. Antihistamines are often suggested to help clear out some of the congestion. An antihistamine is any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies. If antihistamines fail to provide adequate pain relief an analgesic can be recommended such as Aleve or Advil. Analgesics typically are mild over the counter anti-inflammatories that are often taken in combination with antibiotics, decongestants and antihistamines to provide symptom relief for sinusitis. The need to drain the sinuses is vital to return quality of life and functional breathing as well as to reduce inflammation.

Sinus Blockage

The blockage of foreign debris of bacteria, fungi or virus also triggers excess mucus production in the sinus cavities and inflammation due to the pathogens attacking the sinus cavity openings. When the sinus cavity openings are attacked this leads to a more serious sinus infection. Sinusitis develops typically when there is existing inflammation from a cold or allergy. When bacteria get into the sinus cavities, they attack the swelling of the cavity lining, causing more inflammation. During a sinusitis infection, the cilia which are small hairs in the nasal passageways cannot perform their function of removing the debris that is blocked inside the sinus cavity. All sinusitis classifications share similar symptoms, which make it difficult to distinguish between the three classes. An acute sinusitis is the most common classification experienced with approximately 90% of adults experiencing sinusitis at some point in their life.

Oral Antibiotics - a standard treatment

Physicians typically prescribe an oral antibiotic to treat sinus infection symptoms. However, oral antibiotics are known to be marginally effective in treating a sinusitis infection. Oral antibiotics unfortunately rely on the blood stream and blood vessels exclusively to carry medication to the infected sinus cavity. Relying on the sinus cavities to provide the medication through the limited supply of blood vessels in the sinus cavity is problematic as the blood vessels cannot deliver an effective dose of medication to the actual site of infection. Recurrent sinusitis infections are common with the use of oral antibiotics due to the scant amount of blood vessels that are thus unable to deliver an effective dose to the site of infection. When physicians have failed in eradicating the sinusitis infection, sinus surgery will often be recommended. Sinus surgery is painful and only clears out a portion of the sinus infection, usually resulting in the sinusitis infection returning and requiring the patient need future sinus surgeries.

Most Effective Treatment

Sinus Dynamics offers aerosolized sinus therapy, the most innovative treatment for sinusitis infection currently on the market with custom compounded antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories that are delivered directly into the sinus cavities with a state of the art nebulizer that produces a pressurized aerosolized mist. Sinus Dynamics nebulizer emits a fine medicated mist with 3.2-micron particle size that can rapidly enter the inflamed sinus cavities, depositing medication and making contact with the infection directly. The aerosolized medicated mist is sent up into nasal passages reaching the actual site of the sinusitis infection, fighting the infection on contact. Sinus Dynamics' topical approach to treating sinusitis is particularly effective as medications that are topically applied result in little to no side effects and ensure a low systemic absorption rate as well as reaching the site of infection unlike the other treatment methods prescribed. Call Sinus Dynamics today to order your treatment for your sinus infection symptoms (877) 447-4276. 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.

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