Sinus Infection
Medication
A sinus is a cavity in the bones near the nose. The
function of these sinuses is to evacuate mucus and air from the
nasal membrane. An inflammation of the sinuses leads to
trapping of this mucus and dry air inside the sinuses. This
causes excruciating pain. Sinus infection medication provides a
relief from this pain.
The sinus infections are classified into three categories on
the basis of the duration of the illness. Acute sinus infection
lasts for approximately three weeks. Chronic sinus infection is
the one that lasts from anywhere between three to eight weeks.
Recurring sinus infections are the ones occurring frequently
over time.
The sinus infection medication depends on the category or type
of infection. Acute sinus infections can be cured with home
remedies whereas chronic infections demand a prolonged
treatment as the symptoms last for a longer duration of
time.
The home remedies for treating sinus infection, though do not
cure the disease, but are effective in relieving the pain.
Inhaling the steam from a vaporizer is perhaps one of the best
home medication for sinus infections. Placing a hot cloth over
the inflamed area of the face also provides relief.
In addition to these, intake of jalapeño peppers and ripe
grapes' juice is also effective. Relief can also be obtained by
applying a paste of cinnamon with water, or ginger with milk or
water. The steam of eucalyptus oil, hen inhaled, proves an
effective treatment for sinus infection. Intake of warm fluids
should be increased to allow the trappings in sinuses to
open.
Sinus infection medication is prescribed on the basis of the
root cause of the infection. At times, diseases like asthma,
HIV, cystic fibrosis and certain allergies cause sinusitis. In
these cases, before treating the sinusitis, these ailments need
to be treated.
Other treatments for sinus infection include decongestants,
nasal sprays, antibiotics and pain killers. Because of the side
effects, steroids are not prescribed. If the infection is not
cured by any of the above mentioned treatments, an endoscopic
surgery is resorted to for widening the openings of
sinuses.
Thus, various sinus infection medications are available. The
only thing that needs to be taken care of while selecting the
treatment is the nature, duration and cause of the
infection.
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