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Paranasal sinus is the one in which sinusitis develop. The spaces behind the face that lead to the nasal cavity called as paranasal sinus.It has internal mucous lining.This produce a secretion known as mucous which keeps passage moist and avoid the entry of foreign particles in to nasal cavity.



Sinusitis occurs when mucus builds up and the sinuses become inflamed.



Types



Acute sinusitis: This is the most common type of sinusitis.Duration period-4weeks



Subacute sinusitis: Symptoms occure for long period of time.Duration- 4 week to 12 weeks.



Chronic sinusitis: Symptoms persist, or continually return, after 12 weeks. It may need more invasive treatment, and possibly surgery.

Symptom



thick, green or yellow nasal discharge

2 facial pain and pressure



3.Nasal block



4 Cough and cold



5.Reduce smell sensation



fever

headache

8 fuel smelled breath



Causes





Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Pollutants:

Fungal infection:

Treatment–



Acute and subacute sinusitis



Use of nasal spray



Nasal irrigation: nasal irrigation with warm saline water



Warm compress: Application of warm compress on face.It relieves swelling and discomfort.



Use of Painkillers



Steam inhalation: Steam inhalation with Eucalyptus oil



Use of Antibiotics



Chronic sinusitis

A fungal infection can be treated with antifungal drugs.



Use of Corticosteroid sprays



Surgery

Structural deformitis like deviated septum,nasal poly solve with the help of surgery. Surgery may also be advised if there are polyps, or if the sinusitis has resisted all other treatment



Ayurvedic Aspect-



In Ayurveda it is known as Pinas .



Hetu-



Excessive consumption of dry, oily, spicy, or too hot or too cold foods



Exposure to cold ,dusty and dry weather



Excess consumption of curd and fermented product



Regular indigestion



Night awakening or Day sleeping



Subpression of natural urges,tear and vomitting



Samprapti-



Above mention causes, vitiate all three doshas. The Impaired Kapha accumulates in the sinuses and block the Vata dosha i.e nasal passage.The impaired Pitta causes swelling and irritation of the tissues of the sinuses.



Symptoms

Sneezing

Heaviness in the head

Feeling of heaviness

Blocked or runny nose

Ayurvedic Treatment-

Treatment basically involved Panchakarma, oral medicines, dietary and life style modifications.

Panchkarma Therapies like Nasyam, Lepanam, Thalam, Vamanam, Shirodhara is advisiable according to dosha prakruti.

Nasyam-It is a process in which medicated oil or powder or fresh juice is administered through the nostrils to clear the Kapha accumulated.

Home Remedies

Steam inhalation of clove oil (or a large spoonful of cloves), 10-12 crushed mint leaves, and a few drops of eucalyptus oil with water is very effective.

Regular intake of ginger juice(1tsf) with honey.

Mix 1 tsp of crushed garlic and 1 tsp of turmeric with 2 tbsp of honey. Take 1 tsp daily.