Chronic Sinusitis

Sinusitis – Homeopathic Treatment

Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the lining of the sinuses surrounding the nose. When sinus swelling and blockage continue for 3 months or longer, it is called chronic sinusitis. This condition causes nasal blockage, mucus accumulation, headache, facial pain, and difficulty breathing.

Chronic sinusitis may be caused by recurrent infections, nasal polyps, deviated septum, allergies, or swelling of the sinus lining. It affects both adults and children.

Symptoms of Sinusitis

• Nasal inflammation
• Blocked/stuffy nose with difficulty breathing
• Reduced sense of smell and taste
• Thick, discolored nasal discharge
• Postnasal drip (mucus draining down the throat)
• Facial pain, pressure, or swelling around eyes, cheeks, forehead
• Bad breath
• Headache
• Ear pain
• Ache in upper jaw or teeth
• Cough (worse at night)
• Sore throat
• Fatigue

In Children

• Runny nose > 7–10 days (green, yellow, or clear discharge)
• Night-time cough
• Occasional daytime cough
• Swelling around the eyes

In Adults

• Long-lasting cold symptoms (> 7–10 days)
• Drip in the throat from nose
• Headache
• Facial pain and pressure
• Bad breath
• Cough
• Fever
• Swelling around eyes (worse in morning)

Types of Sinusitis

• Acute: Symptoms last less than 4 weeks and improve.
• Subacute: Symptoms last 4–8 weeks.
• Chronic: Symptoms last 8 weeks or longer.
• Recurrent: 3 or more acute episodes in a year.

Causes

• Nasal polyps (tissue growth blocking sinus passages)
• Deviated nasal septum impairing drainage
• Cystic fibrosis or other systemic conditions
• Respiratory infections (cold, viral infection)
• Allergies such as hay fever
• Aspirin sensitivity
• Dental infections
• Fungal infections
• Tumors
• Exposure to pollutants (including cigarette smoke)

Diagnosis

• Clinical symptoms and history
• Sinus X-rays
• CT scan of sinuses
• Blood tests (CBC, ABC, Serum IgE levels)
• Nasal cultures

Complications

Rare but serious complications include:

• Vision problems, including permanent vision loss
• Meningitis (brain and spinal cord lining infection)
• Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
• Severe skin infection

Warning Signs

• Changes in vision
• Severe facial pain or pressure
• High fever
• Neck stiffness
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling or redness around eyes
• Confusion or difficulty thinking

Treatment Approach

• Prescription of Homeopathic medications to reduce inflammation, frequency of episodes, and tendency to recurrent infections.
• Counselling about disease pattern, triggers, and prevention.
• Dos and don’ts based on allergy history and lifestyle.
• Dietary guidance to avoid triggering foods and support immunity.