Introduction
Sinusitis is a condition caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses which results in heaviness of head.
Symptoms:
- Feeling of fullness or congestion on head and face
- Pain over the affected sinus
- Stuffy nose
- Loss of smell
- Toothache
- Ear block
- Bad breath
Causes:
- Cold or flu like illness
- Nasal allergy
- Nasal polyp
- Asthma
- Poor immune system
Homoeopathic treatment |
Conventional Treatment |
| Reduces swelling of sinus mucus membranes and drains it | Reduces swelling of mucus membranes |
| Reduces inflammation and reduces pain | Reduces inflammation and reduces pain |
| Eradicates the cause of sinusitis | – |
| Treats not only the affected organs and its symptoms but also removes the cause/allergens | Treats only the affected organ and its symptoms |
| Permanent cure | Temporary relief |
| Specific remedy for each person selected on the basis of both physical and mental generals | Common medicines prescribed to all persons |
| Natural/potentized medicines | Synthetic/concentrated medicines |
| Nil side effects | Chain of side effects |
Treatment Prognosis:
- Decrease in intensity of pain and heaviness in head and face and nose block soon after taking pills
- Acute attacks become less severe and less frequent on the course of treatment
- Treatment helps in desensitizing the allergens, known allergens when exposed to will not produce any symptoms
Diet and Lifestyle Changes:
- Stay away from things which you are allergic
- Avoid cold food
- Dry up your hair soon after taking head bath
- Wash your hands often during flu season
- Steam inhalation
Other Disorders:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Migraine
- Nasal Polyps