Sinus Pain Treatment


Why is a sinus infection painful?

A sinus infection in itself is painful. There are also other conditions which may contribute to pain. Some of the sinusitis is pain is due to inflammation of the sinuses caused by a blockage in the sinus cavity that stem from the presence of foreign debris in the sinus passages. Sinusitis causes discomfort as inflammation in the face is painful.

Blockages in the sinus passages will cause the majority of pain, however, other common causes of pain in a sinus infection are:

  • sore throat
  • body ache
  • headache
  • dental pain

The most common pain issue that stems from sinusitis is a headache and migraine. Over the counter medications such as Alieve, Advil, Tylenol will often be suggested. The pain from a sinusitis migraine or headache is usually pain in the forehead, eyes, or the teeth with a stuffy nose and congestion. A sinus headache is one of the main reasons people visit a doctor. The frontal sinuses, located in the forehead area contribute to a sinus migraine due to the close proximity to the brain. A sinus headache or migraine develops from irritation of the nerves surrounding the sinus areas that are inflamed.

The treatment options used to treat sinus infection headaches are often analgesics. If the analgesics are not effective, Advil Migraine, or Excedrine Migraine may be suggested in combination with mild over the counter anti-inflammatories in combination with other medications. If headache medicines fail to provide adequate pain relief an antihistamine will be recommended in combination with other pain medications such as Benadryl, Claritin, or Sudafed to assist with reducing sinus inflammation. Decongestants are used to assist with reducing mucus which contributes to pressure in the sinus areas which creates pain and headache. A decongestant shrinks mucus membranes that clog sinus cavities and will necessarily provide some pain relief.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, as well as Triptans and Ergots are the medications typically utilized by those coping with a migraine. When the pain is not managed, sinusitis migraine sufferers can be prescribed opiates if they are unable to take Triptans.

The pain issues of sore throat, inflamed nasal passages, and body ache are the cornerstone complaints by those suffering with a sinus infection as well as pain and pressure in the ears. Many pain issues and complications can develop from the Maxillary sinuses which are connected to the upper teeth and are known to create pain in the teeth area due to the roots of the teeth being attached to the base of the maxillary sinus area.

During a sinusitis migraine infection, the activity of the sympathetic nervous system interferes with emptying the stomach into the intestine and prevents oral medication from entering the intestine and prevents absorption. Any increase in sympathetic activity is known to interfere with any oral medication. A migraine headache is defined as a vascular headache caused by the enlargement of blood vessels and the release of chemicals from the nerves that coil around the large arteries of the brain lasting anywhere from hours to days. When the nerves that coil around the arteries are stretched this causes the painful chemicals to release and also activates the sympathetic nervous system. A migraine activates the fight or flight response and trigger nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as extreme sensitivity to light.

What treatment really works in treating a sinus infection?

An effective treatment that eradicates the infection will be the best course of action. Although oral antibiotics are the most common treatment for sinus infections, oral medication are very problematic during serious pain issue.

  • Pain interferes with the intake of oral medications.

There are more effective treatment options available such as aerosolized therapy. A physician will recommend medications to assist with pain as well as attempt to treat the infection which causes the majority of the pain.

Sinus Dynamics provides aerosolized sinus therapy which is a topical treatment. Aerosolized therapy by Sinus Dynamics is the most unique and effective treatment for sinusitis infection currently on the market with a 98% success rate in the treatment of patients who are suffering with sinusitis. Oral antibiotics have a poor track record with treating sinus infections. Yet, oral antibiotics are currently the most common treatment prescribed for a sinusitis infection and yet they are marginally effective due to the lack of blood vessels in the sinus cavity. Sinus Dynamics treatment is a sinus therapy that uses custom compounded antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories that are emitted by a nebulizer into the sinus cavities with a gentle pressurized aerosolized mist. The particle size from the nebulizer is 3.2-micron particle size which is able to quickly travel up into the inflamed sinus cavities, and thus deposits medication onto the infection directly. Aerosolized therapy is safe and easy to use, with little to no side effects. Topical treatments result in little to no side effects. Sinus Dynamics sinus therapy is the best treatment around. If you are looking for a sinus pain treatment you have found it, call Sinus Dynamics (877) 447-4276 now!


 
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