Chronic Sinusitis
For many decades health care providers believed that most cases of sinusitis in its chronic form were the result of persistent infection.
Today, most health experts believe that Chronic Rhinosinusitis(CRS), as it is better termed, is not an infectious disease (like acute sinusitis) but rather a malfunction of the immune system (immune deficiency disorder). About 16-20% of the population are likely to suffer from this disease.
There is a further consensus developing that the immune malfunction is caused by fungal antigens That consensus is supported by the 1999 Mayo Clinic Study that shows a causal link between mold inhalation and Chronic Rhinosinusitis. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the traditional therapy for CRS of prolonged antibiotics and allergy immunotherapy do not cure the majority of cases of Chronic Sinusitis.
Other aggravating factors that contribute to the onset of CRS include:
- Anatomic deformities of the nose and sinuses
- Malfunctions of the flow of mucus
- Endocrine disorders such as thyroid disease and diabetes
- Reduced immunity
- Medication effects
- Chemical irritation of the nasal lining
- Previous surgery
Symptoms
In Chronic Rhinosinusitis, the membranes of both the paranasal sinuses and the nose are thickened because they are constantly inflamed. This causes symptoms that include:
- Clear, thin discharge from the nose, or thick yellow or green discharge,
- Heavy sinus or chest congestion
- Postnasal drip from the nose into the throat
- Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose
- Pain, tenderness, swelling and pressure around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
- Headache that is worse in the morning, when bending forward, or when riding an elevator
- Aching in your upper jaw and teeth
- Reduced sense of smell and taste
- Duration last more than 10 days
Sufferers of this condition commonly have nasal polyps; however, they do not occur in every case. Nasal polyps are grape-like growths on the sinus membranes that protrude into the sinuses or into the nasal passages. Polyps make it even more difficult for the sinuses to drain and for air to pass through the nose.
Symptoms of Advanced Chronic Rhinosinusitis:
- Unexplained body pain
- Mental Fog
- Loss of hearing
- Loss of motor function
Disease that accompany Chronic Rhinosinusitis:
- Asthma
- Primary immune deficiency disease
- HIV infection
- Cystic fibrosis
Treatment Tips
- Chronic Rhionosinusitis can be lessened with natural irrigation. A saline nasal wash when combined with a CitriDrops (botanical extract) is effective in relieving symptoms. It cleans the mold from the sinus passages and reduces the inflammation.
- Strengthen your immune system with nutritional supplementation
- If you sinusitis is moderate, use CitriDrops Nasal Spray designed for mold neutralization.
- If the sinusitis is severe, it is better to consult a health care professional for treatment. Your treatment may require a steroid based nasal spray to gain relief.
- Use HEPA air filters and environmental cleaners to remove the antigen from your indoor air reducing the cause of the sinusitis.
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