Maxillary Sinusitis Treatment

Where are the Maxillary Sinuses?

The maxillary sinuses are found in the cheek area and above the upper teeth. When there is a maxillary sinusitis infection it will likely produce pain and pressure around the eyes, cheeks, and teeth. Complaint of headache and toothache are also common if the Maxillary sinuses are infected. There are several pairs of paranasal sinuses. There are the:

  • frontal
  • ethmoid
  • maxillary
  • sphenoid

A sinus infection in the maxillary sinus area is common place to develop a sinus infection. The maxillary sinuses close proximity to the eyes can produce a migraine as well as dizziness.

How Does a Maxillary Sinus Infection develop?

Sinusitis is caused by a blockage of bacteria, fungi or virus as well as mucus in the sinus cavities. The symptoms of a maxillary sinus infection include pain in the teeth, pressure below the eyes, and facial pain as well as the constellation of sinusitis symptoms. The sinusitis infection begins from an existing cold or allergy that causes inflammation of the sinus cavity lining in the maxillary sinus area. When the sinus cavity is inflamed and bacteria enter the nasal passages, bacteria can then attack the swollen lining. The amount of swelling that occurs in the nasal passages causes the cilia to stop flushing out the trapped bacteria and mucus; this is the onset of a sinusitis infection. There are many treatment methods available to treat maxillary sinusitis, whether acute or chronic sinus infections.

This increase of inflammation at the sinus cavity openings leads to a more serious sinus infection that traps bacteria in the sinus cavities. 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 producing pain and inflammation.

Are there any complications that can occur with a Maxillary Sinus Infection?

Yes! Bacterial sinusitis in the maxillary sinuses in certain populations and those with preexisting conditions are at risk for a variety of other infections and complications.

  1. Osteomyelitis - adolescent males are at risk of an infection of the bone (osteomyelitis) if there is an acute infection in either the frontal or maxillary sinuses. The patient will likely experience headache, fever and develop Pott's puffy tumor a swelling in the facial area.
  2. Infection of the Eye Socket - the result of a sinus infection that did not resolve is an infection in the eye socket. With the close proximity of the maxillary and the ethmoid sinuses to the eye area this is a serious complication that can develop. The patient will experience drooping of the eyelid and in severe cases the patient loses the movement due to the pressure on the optic nerve resulting in vision loss.
  3. Blood Clot - a blood clot is more common complication occurring in the ethmoid or frontal sinuses however it can develop in any other sinus area.
  4. Brain Infection - this is the most dangerous complication. The spread of an infection to the brain through the sinuses by anaerobic bacteria is very serious. The patient may experience altered consciousness, visual problems, personality changes, headache, seizure or coma as well as death.

Is the Treatment for a maxillary Sinus infection different from other sinus infections?

No. The doctor will recommend the usual treatment for a sinus infection in the case of maxillary sinusitis infection such as: nasal spray, oral antibiotic, decongestant, antihistamine as well as pain medication such as Alieve. Diagnostics may include a CT scan, MRI or an Xray to verify the blockage in the sinus passage. Nasal sprays and oral antibiotics are limited in fully addressing sinus infections and recurrent infections are likely with the inability of the oral antibiotic to effectively address a virulent case of sinusitis. Patients who suffer with recurrent sinus infections are often aware of this condition and are forever seeking alternative treatments.

Have any other treatment options been found successful for treating a maxillary sinus infection?

Yes! Sinus Dynamics provides the newest most effective treatment for all types of sinusitis, including a maxillary sinusitis infection. Sinus Dynamics utilizes custom compounded antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories that are delivered topically into the sinus cavities with a state of the art nebulizer. Sinus Dynamic's treatment approach uses aerosolized therapy to deliver medications through nebulizer into the sinus cavity. Sinus Dynamics nebulizer emits a fine medicated mist with 1.0 to 3.2 micron sized particle that can easily travel up into the inflamed sinus cavities and make contact with the trapped bacteria as well as reaching the inflammation at the opening of the sinus cavities. Sinus Dynamics offers the most effective treatment for all types of sinusitis infections by delivering medication directly into the sinus cavity. A topical treatment also ensures little to no side effect as well as 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 sinusitis infections. Call Sinus Dynamics today to obtain your maxillary sinusitis treatment today(877) 447-4276.


 
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