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Effective Ways of Achieving Sinus Headache Relief
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[size=4][b]Sinus Cavity - Effective Ways of Achieving Sinus Headache Relief[/b][/size][hr]Sinus headaches can cause a great deal of discomfort. They get worse while bending. Sinus headaches reduce concentration also. The main cause of sinus headache is infection in the sphenoid sinus cavity. The sphenoid cavity is present over the eye region. Inflammation in the sphenoid cavity can cause a slow persistent headache and pain in the eye region. The key to sinus headache relief is to cure the disease itself.

Quote:[list][*]Precautions like using a humidifier while sleeping and cleansing the nose everyday can help avoid sinusitis.[*]Sinusitis in the sphenoid cavity can create a lot of problems.[*]It can also become life threatening.[*]It is advisable to go to a doctor as early as possible to avoid problems.[*]This can be considered to be a valuable article on Sinus Cavities.[*]It is because there is so much to learn about Sinus Cavities here. [/list]

Nasal sprays are also effective in giving sinus headache relief. They work like oral decongestants. They dislodge the infected mucous from the sinus cavities allowing it to flow freely again. A surgery may also be required at times. This option is only exercised when sinusitis becomes to acute or it becomes a risk to the patient's life.

[size=large][b]Most Cases, Antibiotics Give Sinus Headache Relief[/b][/size][hr]Bacteria are the main cause of sinusitis which can be treated very effectively with the help of antibiotics. A course of decongestants and anti inflammatory drugs may also help in curing a sinus headache.

[size=large][b]Sinus Headaches are Often Confused With Migraines[/b][/size][hr]Sinus headaches can be recognized if they are accompanied by other symptoms like slow fever and pain in the cheeks. Sinus pains are very dull and deep. They can be very severe at times but this happens very seldom. Sinus headaches are more common amongst people who have a history of allergies and diseases like asthma. CT Scans, MRI or X-rays are also used at times to distinguish sinusitis from diseases like migraine or to confirm sinusitis.

[size=large][b]Some People Also Take Homeopathic Medicines to Cure Sinusitis[/b][/size][hr]This is a side effect free method of treating sinusitis. Simple home remedies like inhaling steam or eating a jalapeno also help decongest the sinus cavities leading to sinus headache relief. Sleeping in a dark room for half an hour or a hot water shower also provide temporary relief to people suffering from sinus headaches.

[list][*]Sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is an infection that affects the sinuses in the body.[*]Sinuses are the hollow spaces or cavities near the bones in the skull around the nose.[*]Sinusitis is the swelling of these sinuses because of some allergic or immune reaction that causes the sinuses to be blocked.[*]This blockage causes air to be trapped inside the sinuses along with other secretions like pus, putting pressure on the sinus walls.[*]This pressure produces pain and a lot of discomfort, often referred to as a sinus attack.[*]Sinus infection is a very common allergy that affects million of people throughout the world every year.[*]Millions of dollars are spent for sinus medications and sinus research.[*]Sinus infections may occur because of some viral or fungal infections. :o[/list]

There are also easy home remedies for providing relief from sinusitis. Inhaling steam, saline nasal spray, gentle heat application over the inflamed area, lying down in a darkened room, decoction of mustard seeds and water instilled in the nostrils, drinking juice of ripe grapes, jalapeno pepper, inhalation of peppermint steam, applying a paste of cinnamon and water or dry ginger and water, etc. are some of the most commonly used home remedies for sinus infections. This is the counterpart to our previous paragraph on Sinuses. Please read that paragraph to get a better understanding to this paragraph.

There are three kinds of sinus attacks: acute (up to three weeks), chronic (three to eight weeks or more), and recurring (frequent attacks within a year). Most sinus attacks start because of a viral cold. Fungal infections can also cause sinusitis, especially in people who have weak immune systems and are prone to allergies. Infections like hay fever or allergic rhinitis can also lead to acute sinusitis. People with weak immune systems, like those with HIV infection, and those who have mucus secretion abnormalities are also more prone to sinusitis.

The most common treatment for sinusitis is a decongestant to reduce the congestion in the nose, antibiotics for the infection, and pain relievers for any pain. There are over-the-counter decongestants and sprays available that can provide some relief. However, these should be used only for a few days. It is advisable to consult a specialist if the infection exists for long time. Acute sinusitis can be treated with antibiotics and decongestants but chronic sinusitis takes a longer time and is usually difficult to treat because it could be linked to some other infection like asthma. In such cases, doctors may also prescribe steroids for relief. Some people may also require surgery. It was with great optimism that we started out on writing this composition on Sinusitis Infection. Please don't let us lose this optimism.

There are different kinds of sinuses: frontal sinuses (over the eyes in the brow area), maxillary sinuses (inside each cheekbone), ethmoid sinuses (just behind the bridge of the nose and between the eyes), and sphenoid sinuses (behind the ethmoids in the upper region of the nose and behind the eyes). Any part of these four sinuses can be infected, causing pain in that particular area. The most common symptoms of sinus infections are pain in the head, ear or neck; headaches early in the morning; pain in the upper jaw/ cheeks/ teeth; swelling of the eyelids; pain between the eyes; stuffy nose; loss of smell; and tenderness near the nose. Sometimes, there could be fever, tiredness, weakness, severe cough, and runny nose. Very rarely, acute sinusitis can lead to infection in the brain or some other complications. Patience was exercised in this article on Sinusitis Infection. Without patience, it would not have been possible to write extensively on Sinusitis Infection.

After two painful sinus operations, I was still coming down with infections. I had to find some real remedy to my sinusitis problem, as I was tired of taking antibiotics and especially tired of the dull, deep headaches every time I had an attack.

Dr. Murray Grossan to the Rescue I thus started doing more research on other books and approaches, and in the course of this I came across a book by Dr. Murray Grossan called "The Sinus Cure- 7 Simple Steps". In a nutshell, Dr. Grossan's system worked. His book contains many technical explanations about sinusitis and how to deal with it. He clearly explains the reasons for the problem and suggests numerous remedies including diet considerations, home environmental improvements like duct cleaning and humidity control, and the most important aspect of the program: pulsating nasal irrigation with a saline solution. This article on Nasal Sinus was written with the intention of making it very memorable to its reader. Only then is an article considered to have reached it's objective.

This is the easiest way to start, as you have everything needed. If the system works well and you want to continue to do nasal irrigation on a daily basis, I would suggest purchase of a pack of one dozen saline solution boxes, as the price is lower per box and there is only one shipping charge to pay. Of course one could still purchase a WaterPik at a retail store and buy the Dr. Grossan's adaptor and saline solution to work with it. For information about how to purchase these items, and also how to download a free ebook written by Dr. Grossan, follow the links at the end of this article.

[size=large][b]Tried Various Approaches for Years[/b][/size][hr]Throughout my years with significant sinus problems, I had read a number of books and tried different products and approaches. One author I read early-on was not very encouraging. He said that certain things aggravated sinus problems, and one should simply stop eating chocolate, cheese and other dairy products. Also, he said that in order to be cured there could simply be no drinking of alcoholic beverages either. Sorry, he said, but that's the way it has to be. For a person who lived in France and who has come to enjoy the excellent wine and numerous cheese varieties, this was awful. What kind of a life would I have without drinking wine and eating cheese? At that point I did have to stop drinking, as even one glass of wine could be enough to trigger an infection almost every time. After six months of this I got sick of drinking soda and non-alcoholic beer, which tastes pretty bad. In fact I was ridiculed in a restaurant in France when I ordered a Buckler's , which is Heineken's nonalcoholic beer. The French owner asked my why I would order such a ridiculous beverage with his excellent meal, and I explained I had sinus problems. He replied that he bad sinus problems too, and he got headaches every day, but nothing would stop him from drinking red wine! I actually admired his attitude, but the headaches were too painful, and I felt like I was on the search for "Lorenzo's oil", like the father in the movie of the same title that needed a certain rare oil to cure his son. It was also through this author, an ENT specialist, that I first heard about nasal irrigation, but the system suggested did not work well. He sold a saline solution, but it was too strong and caused a burning sensation in my nose. He suggested a sort of long-nosed pot called a Neti pot to use to pour the solution into each nostril. This approach did not work nearly as well as the system suggested by Dr. Grossan (see below), and I was wrongly convinced that nasal irrigation was not effective. It makes a big difference how the irrigation is done and with what kind of equipment and saline solution.

[size=large][b]Other Medications[/b][/size][hr]For many people the nasal irrigation system will be enough to control your sinus problems. Those of us with particularly significant sinusitis may need to supplement this with medications, and I use Flonase before going to bed each night as well. If I feel like I'm on the verge chronic sinus infection I might take some zyrtec (an antihistimine) or if an infection seems imminent, I have my silver bullet, which is prednisone. I don't use much of the latter, however, as there can be side affects with this steroid. My doctor usually prescribes 10 pills of 20 mg each, and these last for about a year. I never take a whole pill and usually take 5 mg or 10 mg maximum at a time for a day or two. I'm told this is a reasonable amount and nothing to worry about. Speaking of bad side effects, prior to discovering Dr. Grossan's system, sometimes desperate for relief, I used an over-the-counter spray called afrin. The warnings on the label say to use this product for only 4 days or less. This medication can damage the cilia in one's sinuses and cause permanent damage if used too much. As frequent users know, there is also an effect called rebound congestion, so after using it you might end up just as congested as when you started. Thus, people are tempted to continue using it, and it is said to become addictive. Dr. Grossan simply recommends that you throw your afrin into the garbage and stay away from it. I have not used it for years now and am glad to be rid of it. :o.

[size=large][b]The Easiest Way to Start[/b][/size][hr]In the past couple of years Dr. Grossan has come up with his own machine for nasal irrigation. It is called the Hydro Pulse Nasal Irrigation System. For about $89 plus shipping one receives the Hydro Pulse Nasal/Sinus Irrigator, 2 Original Sinus Irrigator Tips , 2 Original Throat Irrigator Tips, Breathe-ease XL Nasal Moisturizer (this is the saline solution), and excerpts from,"The Sinus Cure" by Dr. Grossan.

Haven't eliminated sinus infections entirely, and I might come down with perhaps one per year. I'm more susceptible when very tired, or after long flights, as we often go back and forth to Europe for our tour business. When flying anywhere I make sure to take some kind of decongestant, normally the Flonase. I can enjoy wine, cheese, chocolate, and I really don't need to avoid any particular foods. Dr. Grossan's system has worked for me, and I certainly don't miss the deep, painful sinus infection headaches that used to be all too familiar. Dr. Grossan has lots of other advice in his book as well, and I definitely recommend that anyone with sinusitis read it. We have taken the privilege of proclaiming this article to be a very informative and interesting article on Sinus Infection. We now give you the liberty to proclaim it too.

[list][*]Best of luck to all sinusitis sufferers.[*]I hope this information will help improve your lives as much as it has helped me.[*]Please don't hesitate to forward this article to friends and family who suffer from sinusitis.[/list]

[size=large][b]Sinus Operations- Try to Avoid[/b][/size][hr]The operations were no fun. After the first one my nose was "packed". This means that in order to stop the bleeding, the ENT specialist/surgeon put a large amount of gauze in my nose, which means that one can only breathe through the mouth for the week or so of recovery time. In other words, swallowing and breathing cannot occur at the same time. This is a good way to lose weight, as one cannot eat much, but it is not a great way to live. At the end of this period, before pulling out the gauze, the doctor said "this will feel like I'm pulling your brains out through your nose". This was the most accurate statement he ever made to me. Pulling what seemed like 6 feet of moist, sticky gauze out of my nose was an almost surrealistically painful sensation. But I thought, "if my deviated septum is now fixed, at least I can look forward to no sinus infections in the future, or at least a lot fewer of them. I was wrong again, as they started coming back after a few months. I changed ENT specialists since the first one put me through tons of pain for no gain. After a couple of years of treatment with this new doctor, I decided to take his advice and try another operation. Among other therapies, I had allergy shots during that time, even though I only tested positive for minor allergies to a couple of things. My nose was not "packed" this time, but there was still plenty of pain. Again my hopes for an infection-free future were dashed when they started up again after a few months. So after two operations by two different ENT specialists, I said "enough is enough". For those considering sinus operations to fix things like a deviated septum, here's my considered advice: don't do it. At least try the nasal irrigation recommended by Dr. Murray Grossan which is explained below before you do. One hears about people who have had 5 or 6 sinus operations, and these either don't work, or if they do cause improvement, it doesn't last very long. Some people have told me that a sinus operation "fixed" their problems, but I am skeptical.
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