Catarrhal sinusitis

Inflammatory process in the nasal sinuses, sinusitis, etmoiditis, frontal or sphenoiditis caused by a viral infection is catarrhal sinusitis. This group of diseases is not accompanied by attachment of bacterial damage, so it is easier to be conservative therapy. Pathology develops against the background of influenza, rarely occurs after an exacerbation of allergies.

Symptoms of catarrhal sinusitis

The main symptoms of the described disease:

• chills, fever;
• liquid and light mucous discharge from the nose;
• severe acute pain in the area of ​​the affected sinus;
• violation of nasal breathing;
• night cough;
• edema of the face , eyelid;
• tear;
• general malaise, decreased efficiency.

Treatment of catarrhal sinusitis

Therapy of viral pathology is aimed at reducing the swelling of the nasal mucosa and releasing the channels from the discharge.

The main methods of treatment:

1. Use of vasoconstrictive drops - Sanorin, Nazivin, Galazolin, Rinonorm, Tizin, Otryvin . The course lasts no more than 5 days.
2. Rinsing of sinuses. After the introduction of vasoconstrictive solutions, it is necessary to remove the contents of the sinuses by means of sea water (Aquamaris, Marimer), physiological solution. When bilateral catarrhal sinusitis requires repeated sequential rinsing.
3. Physiotherapy - UHF, "Sollux" lamp, ultraviolet irradiation, inhalation.
4. Strengthening the immune system. Suitable are vitamin and mineral complexes like Complivit, Biomax, Vitrum, Alphabet.
5. Reception of analgesics. These drugs (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen) are prescribed in severe pain syndrome.

Folk remedies for catarrhal sinusitis

Nontraditional methods of treating inflammation in the sinuses of the nose are designed to activate immunity. Otolaryngologists are advised to take a decoction of dog rose, echinacea purpurea, tincture Eleutherococcus. It is also possible to prepare solutions for washing the nose.

Prescription of a liquid for cleansing sinuses

Ingredients:

• bulb - 1 piece;
• honey - 0.5 tsp.
• water - 0.5 cup.

Preparation and use

Grate the onion, pour it with warm water and honey. After 4-5 hours strain the solution, use for washing 1-3 times a day.