Broad spectrum vs. narrow spectrum

Antibiotics have two classifications and are referred to as narrow-spectrum drugs when they work against only a few strains of bacteria or broad spectrum. The broad-spectrum antibiotics go after many types of bacteria and are quite potent. Antibiotics are recognized as antimicrobial compounds or medicines that are found to have anti bacterial properties. However, there is a danger with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics that is now very much in the news. It is the over use of broad spectrum antibiotics that promotes the danger of creating antibiotic resistance. Narrow -spectrum antibiotics tend to be more cost effective and are now more than ever prescribed when possible. Physicians turn to broad-spectrum antibiotics when the bacteria are unresponsive to narrow-spectrum drugs. A broad spectrum antibiotic is used and chosen to work against a larger number of bacteria and are considered more effective than narrow spectrum antibiotics.

What do antibiotics do? Antibiotics are compounds that fight bacteria that are recognized as pathogenic. There are many good bacteria in the environment and in our body. Unfortunately, during the course of taking an oral antibiotic the good bacteria are also killed off too. The immune system is not able to fight off all pathogenic bacteria that enter our systems and antibiotics are taken to eradicate these unfriendly fellows. During a sinusitis infection when the sinuses are inflamed by bacteria, a prescription for an antibiotic is an appropriate course of action. An antibiotic is a compound or substance that slows down the growth of bacteria or kills bacteria or any microorganism that is antagonistic to the growth of other microorganisms “in high dilution.” An antibiotic is a treatment that is prescribed with the purpose of eliminating bacteria that are an underlying cause for sinusitis. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed for a sinus infection, but research shows that there is a real concern about using a systemic oral antibiotic to treat the sinus cavity. The choice of the best antibiotic is dependent on many factors as follows:

• How much does the antibiotic cost?
• How severe is the illness?
• Are there are any possible allergies or serious side effects to the antibiotic?

Once your physician has chosen the antibiotics for sinusitis, he will choose from the several classes of antibiotics available, the most popular being the penicilins, cephalosporins, macrolides and fluoroquinolones. Each of these sinus infection antibiotics acts in a different way but it is all up to your doctor to determine which one would be best suited for you.

• Penicillins - (Narrow-spectrum antibiotics) Penicillin works by interfering with the bacteria in the cell wall building function.
• Macrolides - (Narrow-spectrum antibiotics) Macrolides work by halting the bacteria's ability to make new proteins. Large doses of Macrolides destroy bacteria besides limiting their ability to proliferate.
• Cephalosporins - (Broad-spectrum antibiotics) Cephalosporins destroy bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis; related to penicillin yet have a 20% chance of allergic reaction in those who are allergic to penicillin or amoxicillin.
• Fluoroquinolones - (Broad-Spectrum antibiotics)the latest class of antibiotics and they work by interfering with the replication process of bacterial DNA, fluoroquinolones kill bacteria (bactericidal).

Antibiotics for sinusitis are prescribed for the treatment of infections in the sinus cavity and are recognized as being effective for treating airway infections. Antibiotics come in oral, liquid and IV form but are most common in oral form. Oral antibiotics are often contraindicated in the treatment of sinus infections even though most physicians prescribe an oral antibiotic to treat sinusitis. The Center for Disease Control is pretty vocal on this topic cautioning against antibiotics overuse and resistance to bacteria. In addition, oral antibiotics cannot treat the sinus area effectively due to limited supply of blood vessels in the nasal cavity. Recurrent sinusitis infections are common with the use of an oral antibiotic.

Aerosolized antibiotics

There is an alternative route of administering an antibiotic into the sinus cavity besides taking an oral antibiotic. Yes, it's true. No joke. Consider aerosol therapy. Inhaling a medicated mist of antibiotic, anti fungal or anti inflammatory through a device that turns the medication into a mist. That device is called a nebulizer. Sinus Dynamics is such a company. Sinus Dynamics is the only sinus treatment option that provides aerosol therapy to treat sinus infections using custom compounded medications intranasally, topically depositing medication into the sinus cavities with a state of the art nebulizer. Sinus Dynamic's nebulizer emits a fine medicated mist with 3.2 micron sized particle that can easily travel up into the inflamed sinus cavities and make contact with the infection. Sinus Dynamics is a comprehensive approach to sinus infections which includes:

• doctor referrals
• handling insurance and billing
• shipping medication to each patient's home within 24-48 hrs

In addition, Sinus Dynamics topical treatment ensures little to no side effect as well as a low systemic absorption rate. Sinus Dynamics sinus therapy is the best method for treating sinus infections. Stop wasting time being sick. Use a treatment method that has a 98% success rate in the treatment of patients who are suffering with sinusitis infections. Call Sinus Dynamics (877) 447-4276 now!

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