The Sphenoid Sinuses are recognized as the “deep” sinuses, located behind the ethmoid sinuses, and positioned deep in the skull. There are several pairs of paranasal sinuses. There are the frontal, ethmoid, maxillary and sphenoid sinuses. The sphenoid sinuses are typically asymmetrical and are located behind the nose. The actual shape and size of the sphenoid sinuses are small; as small as a grape and delicately located where the eyes and the brain meet. When there are sphenoid sinusitis symptoms there is the necessary inflammation of the sinus cavities. Symptoms of a sinus infection in the sphenoid sinuses will involve pain and pressure around the eyes as well as the vertex or top of the head.

Course of Illness

Sinusitis takes place usually as a result of a cold or an allergy which causes swelling of the sinus cavity walls. However, when bacteria enter the sinus cavities and attack the already swollen nasal cavity lining, the opening of the sinuses can become swollen shut. The cilium, small hairs inside the nasal passage whose function is to remove pathogens cannot perform their designated function. Typically, the cilia flush out bacteria and excess mucus obstructing the sinus cavities. However, when there is a significant amount of inflammation and the infection grows inside the blocked sinuses, the cilia cannot assist with removing pathogens; this is the starting point of a sinusitis infection. Common symptoms of a sinusitis infection include: cough, upper respiratory congestion, postnasal drip, nasal discharge, fever, facial pain and facial pressure. In addition, there may be the added symptoms resulting in headache, toothache and pain when lying down.

Treatment Options

There are numerous treatments available to treat a sphenoid sinusitis infection. The most common treatments for a sinusitis infection include:

• Oral antibiotics
• Antihistamines
• Decongestants
• Analgesics
• Steroids
• Nasal sprays / nasal irrigators

The most common treatment that is also widely prescribed for a sinusitis infection is an oral antibiotic. A significant problem exists for the sinus cavities relying on the blood vessels exclusively to deliver medication to the infected sinus cavities with an oral antibiotic, as the sinus cavities are characterized be very few blood vessels. In short, it is difficult to effectively treat any sinusitis infection with oral medication.

Nasal sprays are another common treatment method that are either prescribed or recommended over the counter for sinusitis infections. Nasal sprays provide relief in removing phlegm and debris from the lower sinus cavities. A nasal spray bottle is designed to deliver a rather large particle size which does not fit into the upper sinus regions when administered. A sphenoid sinus infection is characterized by an infection that is located deep in the nasal cavity. When the nasal spray is administered it results in flushing only the lower cavities. When bacteria actively attack the sinus openings a treatment that can reach the site of infection is needed, especially the upper sinus cavity openings that are hard to reach. Medication that can be delievered into the swollen mucus membranes can assist in providing relief and attack the pathogens which create the sinus inflammation. Therefore, a nasal spray can only offer limited relief and treatment to the lower sinuses in a sinusitis infection and definitely cannot reach the tiny sphenoid sinuses located deep in the skull.

Preferred Treatment Method

Sinus Dynamics offers the most effective treatment for all types of sinusitis infections, in particular, a sphenoid sinusitis infection. Sinus Dynamics utilizes custom compounded antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories that are delivered with a pressurized aerosolized mist through a state of the art nebulizer. Sinus Dynamics nebulizer emits a 3.2-micron particle size which is a fine medicated mist that can rapidly enter the inflamed sinus cavities and fight through the bacteria, reaching the inflammation at the opening of the sinus cavities. Aerosolized therapy involves providing a medicated mist into the actual site of the sinusitis infection, fighting the infection on contact. Sinus Dynamics' topical approach to treating sinusitis is highly effective as medications that are topically applied result in little to no side effects and ensure a low systemic absorption rate. 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 a sinusitis infections. Call Sinus Dynamics today to order your treatment for sphenoid sinus symptoms (877) 447-4276 to experience fast symptom relief.

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