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Sinus drainage symptoms are very common in the adult population and there may be many contributing causes of the problem.

Many people do not like to consume liquids after 7 or 8 PM because they have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. This is especially true as we get older. It is common for people in this situation to be given all kinds of prescription medications or to take many non-prescription medicines for their “sinus drainage treatment” or their chronic “sinus infection”. None of these are usually helpful and in fact may actually act to worsen symptoms of sinus drainage by thickening the already too thick secretions. If they can be convinced for at least a few nights, to drink enough of the right kind of fluids at the right times, their “sinus drainage” will be dramatically improve or may be relieved.

Symptoms of acute or chronic sinus drainage may be secondary to inflammation such as that produced by viral or bacterial infections of the nose and throat or that produced by esophageal reflux. The inflammation triggers increase in the quantity and frequently thickness of these secretions. In other situations, such as an allergic attack or with exposure to irritating fumes or dust, the mucous glands seem to increase the flow of mucus to try to wash away the irritation thus producing excessive sinus drainage. Here again, take stock of your fluid intake and be sure you are drinking the needed amounts of fluid and even increase some to thin out the thickened secretions.

But how can a person determine if he or she is drinking enough of the proper fluids at the right times to help stop sinus drainage, i.e., thin the secretions out so that they are no longer aware of the sinus drainage? In the absence of other medical conditions that may affect the function to the kidneys, simply observing the color of one’s urine is a simple means of making that determination, almost as effective as an expensive laboratory urine examination. If the urine is very pale in color, then it is generally dilute indicating that one is well hydrated. If it is dark in color, the opposite – one is not getting enough liquids.

If someone is consuming multiple vitamins and minerals regularly (that is a is a good idea ), then for 3 or 4 hour after taking the vitamins the urine is usually much more colored and dark. If one consumes more than 8 to 12 ounces of caffeinated or alcohol containing beverages daily, the urine will be pale but you may still be low on necessary fluids and thus continue to have symptoms of sinus drainage.

Dr. Gorden T McMurry http://www.YourDoctorOnDVDcom is a physician with over 30 years experience in the practice of medicine, seeing and treating patients on a daily basis. Through a series of informational DVD’s, The Guides To Healthy Living series, he is providing sound advice to people on health and life style issues to help them control, maintain and improve their health and well being. He developed the series for use in his practice and they were so successful that he decided to significantly expand the list of available titles and make them available to the public at large. You can contact Dr. McMurry at gorden@yourdoctorondvd.com

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Dealing with a sinus infection is a very painful thing. I know all about the pain that they cause, from the pressure where you feel as if your head was about to explode to the headache that comes along with it. Sometimes I wished that my head would just stop pounding, and that the pressure would subside, but you know what they say about wishing. Once the problem seemed to subside I went out and looked for a natural way to treat a sinus infection, but before I could find one that worked another sinus infection struck. It sometimes happens that way, chronic sinus infections don't ever seem to go away for long before they come right back. Eventually though I was able to find some relief, so what did I find that could treat a sinus infection properly?

Well, I'll tell you what it wasn't. It sure wasn't one of the drug store potions that they seem to shove at you as soon as you have a problem. Sure, some antibiotics would have helped me to overcome the sinus infection, but they also would have left me wide open for some other problems, like yeast infections, and stronger strains of bacteria that would have been harder to treat the next time. The one thing that I found that really helped me was to use a netipot, or a system of nasal irrigation. You use the netipot to pour water up one of your nostrils and let it stream out the other. This has the effect of deep cleaning your sinus cavities, and getting rid of much of the impacted junk that seems to accumulate.

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As part of our efforts to chronicle the experiences of sinusitis sufferers, a gentleman named Carlton contributed a “Sinusitis Treatment Success” story.

He pointed out a study conducted by the Mayo clinic and the University of Buffalo addressing the issue of recurring sinus infection. It states that "chronic sinusitis is an immune disorder caused by fungus." I asked Carlton in a follow-up email if he had tested positive for fungi in previous allergy tests, and here is his response:

“Hello Walt: I had 2 different allergy tests, both negative. The Mayo/U. of Buffalo research says this is not an allergic reaction like a pollen allergy, so it wouldn't show up in an allergy test. It's an over reaction to fungus by T-cells that damage the sinus lining and gives bacteria a place to grow. Most people have no reaction, but most people with chronic sinusitis do. Apparently there is a test, but ENT's are skeptical. Mine said the fungus idea was false and suggested surgery. If I was cynical, I might think his opinion was because there's no surgical solution. This is leading edge stuff. Mayo received a patent on anti-fungal treatments. I decided to try this approach after everything else failed. I don't want surgery, because I've never heard of one that worked. I'll let you know how it goes, but so far, I feel much better. Carlton”

Huge Implications in the Study Results There are huge implications in this study for those who suffer from recurring sinus infection. This work could lead to treatments that treat the root cause of the problem for the first time.

Another article in the Health Solutions Newsletter of Sept 2005 also referred to the Mayo Clinic/U. of Buffalo study and adds further clarification. Their article was entitled “Mayo Clinic Announces Startling New Sinus Discovery” “Jens Panikau, sinus researcher at Mayo Clinic, has published a new finding that explains why sinus disease persists despite so many new drugs. Dr Panikau found that the main cause of sinus symptoms was that the eosinophiles – your special cells that defend your body against infection, - get into the mucus and produce a toxic product called MBP that is made in order to kill bacteria. Unfortunately, among sinus sufferers, there is an excess of this MBP in the mucus that also damages the cells of the nose and impairs its ability to sweep bacteria out of the nose. Dr Panikau shows that it is the MBP that makes the patient sick, with fever, pain, fatigue, and secondary infections.”

Anyone who suffers from recurring sinus infection issues and who cannot find adequate relief after treatment by an otolaryngologist or after unsuccessful surgery are urged to do what Carlton has done:
1. Start using pulsating nasal irrigation to cleanse the nose of crusty old mucus which could be carrying toxins.
2. Test your environment to see if you are exposed to high levels of fungus.
3. If the tests are positive for fungus, try to improve your environment to lower the amount of fungus you are exposed to. There are numerous books and articles which address this subject.

Hopefully the follow-on work of the Mayo Clinic and University of Buffalo will identify antifungal treatments that can finally go after the root cause of recurring sinus infection. Sinus sufferers should be aware of these research efforts and be ready to discuss these findings with their ENT specialists. Maybe serious help is finally on the way.

Walt Ballenberger is founder of http://www.postnasaldrip.net. To find out more about how to test for fungus levels and using pulsating nasal irrigation, get a free report entitled “Sinus Treatment Success Stories” by visiting http://www.postnasaldrip.net and click on the Free Report link.

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Time to get started on this topic. Take a few moments to read every aspect of this paper hopefully it will be of great help.

Whenever we have a stuffy nose we feel that we are coming in for a cold. At these moments we will begin treatment for what we consider is a cold. Many times these medications can temporarily provide alleviation from the symptoms of the “cold” but they push aside the underlying cause.

That is the stuffed up nose is the cause of a sinus headache. A sinus headache occurs only when the sinus passage becomes congested with too much mucus. As the sinus transition is hollow they provide your nose with another way of breathing. Also the passage way is lined with membranes that make mucus. The nasal openings at the ends of your nose allows the mucous secretion to drain out without causing you any problems. In general a sinus headache is due to the fact that there is some swelling in the sinus cavity. This swelling can be found close to the nose and the eyes.

Other causes of sinus headaches are various allergies or infections.

For any sinus headache that is caused by an allergic reaction or an infection there is a strong chance that you may get a fever, stuffy nose or even toothaches.Sinus headache hurt is described as being a dull, deep or even severe hurting that is placed in the front of the face and the head. The inflammation in the sinus passage causes pain around the cheeks, eyes and the nose areas. Bending down or leaning over generally is found to gain the hardness of the pain. Sometimes sinus headache pain is found to become worse in cold weather conditions. Damp is also a contributing factor for sinus headaches.

By and large the sinus headache is very painful in the morning hours and it becomes better towards the afternoon. Two other types of headaches are sometimes mistaken for sinus headaches.These are vascular headaches and migraine headaches. Many sufferers of migraine headaches have found that their migraine headaches can cause similar types of head pain and sometimes nasal congestion. These people also state that changes in the weather condition or season can contribute towards their migraine headaches.In order to treat sinus headaches it is best to find the underlying cause first.

Once this problem has been identified it is possible to provide treatment for that condition first. This problem may be an allergy or an infection.

The use of nasal vasoconstrictors and pain pill medicine can be used. When the condition has been cleared then the treatment for sinus headache pain can begun.While a sinus headache can be problematic the condition is wholly treatable. Also they are simply annoying headaches rather than debilitating.

With reason our bodies and the various responses that can be found to sinus headaches we can find n-ways to prevent any future episodes of sinus headache pain. With this knowledge at our disposal we can plan a sinus headache free life.

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In a previous article I discussed the pulsating sinus irrigation system using a Water Pik or Hydro Pulse device. This is certainly the system that works best for me, but before finding out about this procedure I tried doing sinus irrigation with a neti pot.

Many ENT doctors recommend using a neti pot for sinus irrigation. This is a vessel that looks somewhat like a small teapot with a long, thin neck. A saline solution is mixed in the pot, and one places the end of the neti pot into a nostril while bending over a sink. To do this one bends over as if looking up to the ceiling. The saline solution can then be poured into one nostril, and the solution will run out the other. The procedure is repeated on the other side.

Personally I did not like the neti pot method. It was a mess to use and I almost had to take my shirt off to keep from getting it wet. More importantly, it also was not effective for me. I find the slow pulsating stream from the water pik method gives far better results than did the quick rush of water from the Neti pot, no matter how slow I tried to pour the solution into my nostrils. It also seems to clean out the nostrils much more thoroughly. Some people say a neti pot works well for them, so it might be worth a try, but I would strongly suggest simply using the pulsating method. Dr. Murray Grossan, in his book “The Sinus Cure- 7 Simple Steps” gives a reason for the superiority of the pulsating system. He explains how sinus cavities are lined with cilia, tiny hairs that move back and forth when sinuses are functioning properly. He states that the pump of a water pik sends out pulses of water that happen to be at about the same frequency at which the cilia function. These pulses can therefore reinforce the movement of the cilia such that they can function properly and move mucus out of sinus cavities and down into our digestive systems, where it is dealt with my stomach acids. The hydro pulse Nasal/Sinus Irrigator does the same thing.

Dr. Grossan explains that cilia can become temporarily or permanently damaged and thus cannot remove mucus from our sinus cavities. This mucus then dries up and causes blockage. Mucus that cannot drain builds up and can easily become infected. It should also be noted that cilia can be permanently damaged by using afrin. As many sinus sufferers are aware, afrin is an over-the-counter product, and the warnings on the label say to use it for only 4 days or less. This medication can damage the cilia in one’s sinuses and cause permanent damage if used too much. As frequent users know, there is also an effect called rebound congestion, so after using it you might end up just as congested as when you started. Thus, people are tempted to continue using it, and it is said to become addictive. Dr. Grossan simply recommends that you throw your afrin into the garbage and stay away from it. I have not used it for years now and am glad to be rid of it.

In either method of sinus irrigation one should use a saline solution made from lukewarm water. If the water is too hot or too cold, the procedure will be very uncomfortable, regardless of the method used. Of course the warm water also causes the salt mixture to dissolve more easily and thoroughly than if the water was cool.

Walt Ballenberger is founder of http://www.postnasaldrip.net/, a resource web site for sinusitis sufferers. Ballenberger is not a medical professional, just a sinus sufferer for years.

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Sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, refers to a condition where our sinuses get infected by bacteria or fungus. Actually, sinuses are nothing but hollow cavities present in the skull near our nose. When sinuses are infected with bacteria, they get blocked. These blockages put a lot of extra pressure on the sinus walls, which in turn causes the person much pain and discomfort. Millions of people in the world suffer from sinusitis and millions of dollars are spent on its treatment. In this article I will tell you how to cure sinus infection easily.

Actually, there can be three types of sinus infections: acute, chronic and recurring. If your sinus infection lasts for no more than three weeks then it is acute. If your sinus infection last for more than three weeks but less than eight weeks, then it is chronic. If you have recurring bouts of sinusitis, then it is called recurring sinus infection. Usually, people who suffer from recurring sinus infection have sinus attacks several times in a year. A good way to treat sinusitis is to use a combination of a decongestant for clearing the nose, antibiotics to cure sinus infection as well as painkillers to soothe the pain.

Some people have a habit of purchasing over-the-counter pills every time they suffer from sinusitis. While over-the-counter drugs maybe good for the short term, I would not recommend you to take these drugs for a long time. If your sinusitis persists for a long time then it is imperative that you consult a doctor because it is possible that you are suffering from other associated diseases such as asthma. In such cases, antibiotics and decongestants may not be of much help. Your doctor may prescribe steroids in order to cure asthma.

Apart from medicines, there are also many home remedies you can use in order to cure sinus infection. Remedies such as nasal spray, mustard seeds, jalapeno pepper, peppermint steam, cinnamon and ginger have been known to cure sinus infection fast. Do note that not all home remedies can work for everybody. Some home remedies give you only temporary relief; others can help you to cure sinus infection permanently. If you are not sure ask your local doctor about which home remedy is best for you.

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On a predisposed field for infection, like a cold or a flu causing virus, sinuses disorders are usually caused by bacterial organisms. Sinusitis is mostly an acute case and can be well treated; in other cases though symptoms can persist and lead to a chronic damage, or several acute episodes of sinusitis occur showing the signs of a recurrent sinusitis.

A susceptible field for sinusitis is caused by the inflammation and congestion of the nasal passages in viral conditions called rhinitis. If the sinus cavities are obstructed, bacteria find a proper environment to develop and lead to infection. Because most cases of sinusitis are preceded by rhinitis, physicians tend to diagnose such conditions as rhino sinusitis.

Sinusitis usually affects the maxillary sinuses behind the cheek bones, the ethmoid sinuses between the eyes, the frontal sinuses and the sphenoid cavities behind the eyes.

All persons with a cold have inflamed sinuses but rarely does one develop sinusitis in consequence.

Some conditions however can lead to the development of chronic or recurrent sinusitis that might develop into a life-long condition:
1. An acute sinusitis untreated in time that has caused a permanent damage to the membrane layer.
2. A few chronic medical conditions causing inflammation in the upper airways and thick and stagnant mucus. Such diseases are diabetes, AIDS, hypothyroidism, Kartagener’s syndrome, cystic fibrosis.

In chronic sinusitis bacteria can play a direct, indirect or no role at all. According to a study on non-responsive to treatment patients, 30% of them had no infectious bodies in the nasal passages and 20% had other bacteria without signification for sinusitis.

Sinusitis is in many cases an allergic condition, caused by different inflammatory diseases such as asthma or allergies. The inflammatory response is triggered by injuries in acute sinusitis. In many cases sinusitis assembles to allergic rhinitis, showing they both have alike causes.

Although no specific connections have been established, sinusitis, allergies and asthma often present assembling symptoms. Allergic rhinitis often shows signs of sinusitis, but it can also cause true sinus infection by blocking the mucus inside the cavities.

Allergic asthma and chronic sinusitis can sometimes overlap; 53-75% of children suffering from allergic asthma show signs of sinus damage and 17-30% really develop sinusitis. Sometimes chronic sinusitis can itself cause the apparition of an allergic asthma.

Some genetic, congenital or gained nasal passage abnormalities can cause blockage in the sinus cavities and lead to sinus infections:
1. Small benign growths inside the nasal passage, called Polyps. These hinder the drainage of the mucus and restrict the incoming air. Polyps can be caused by the enlargement of nasal membranes due to a sinus infection.
2. Enlarged lymphatic tissue masses on the posterior wall of the pharynx, called adenoids. Their role is to annihilate foreign bodies in the inhaled air.
3. Tumors
4. Cleft palate
5. Septum deviation with the central section of the nose deviated most common to the left.

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The term sinusitis is one many individuals have heard mentioned in the past yet may be unsure as to the true definition. Those who have been diagnosed with sinusitis may also be in the dark with regard to what causes sinusitis, the symptoms surrounding this medical condition and some of the more frequently cited treatment methods for sinusitis. It is important to look at all aspects surrounding this common medical condition in order to be better informed with regard to what causes it, what the most often cited symptoms are and how to treat sinusitis.

Where the Sinuses Are Located

Prior to delving into the true condition of sinusitis, it is important to know where the sinuses on an individual are located. The sinuses are in fact air chambers located behind the facial bones in the area around the eyebrows, cheeks and jaw. These air chambers produce mucus which is responsible for clearing the bacteria out of the air which one breathes in on a daily basis. The cilia, which are small hairs in the nose, are then responsible for sweeping the mucus out of the nasal passages.

Definition of Sinusitis

Now that the true location of the sinuses has been disclosed, it is now time to define the medical condition known as sinusitis. Sinusitis can be described as an inflammation of the sinuses. This is a condition which is quite bothersome to the individuals experiencing it and can be a bit painful as well. The severity of sinusitis is different with each case thereof and varies from individual to individual experiencing this medical condition.

Causes of Sinusitis

Many individuals wonder what type of things cause an individual to develop sinusitis. There are quite a few frequently cited reasons for coming down with sinusitis. The main causes of sinusitis relate to things which cause swelling of the sinuses or prohibiting the free movement of the cilia. Certain causes are a change in air pressure, change in temperature, use of nasal sprays on a frequent basis, swimming and smoking. All of these factors will somehow negatively affect the proper operation of the sinuses. Sinusitis can also lead to sinus infections whereby an individual suffers sinus problems due to bacteria or a viral infection. These often come about after an individual has just gotten over a cold.

Treatment for Sinusitis

There are ways individuals who are plagued with sinusitis can help themselves get over a medical condition of this type. Some treatment methods which are recommended for alleviating sinusitis include getting plenty of rest by lying on your side, drinking fluids including hot liquids, warm compresses or inhaling steam to lessen the pressure of the sinusitis, saline solution rinses and taking acetaminophen for the pain.

Acute Sinusitis

There is a particular type of sinusitis known as acute sinusitis. Acute sinusitis occurs when an individual is starting to get over a current cold and it changes course and gets worse as opposed to getting better. Some of the symptoms of acute sinusitis may include pain and pressure in the facial region, pain in the forehead when leaning down, stuffy nose, aching in the teeth and fever. The main treatment method for acute sinusitis is antibiotics.

Surgical Options

With regard to individuals who suffer from nagging chronic sinusitis, there are surgical options available. The main type of surgery is a nasal surgery meant to fix the problem. However, this type of surgery should only be considered in serious circumstances and should not be a treatment method for random incidences of sinusitis. Those who may wish to learn more about nasal surgery options for chronic sinusitis can speak with their medical health professional about surgery of this kind.

Preventing Sinusitis

For those who have suffered from sinusitis in the past or even those who may have never had it, there are ways to help prevent sinusitis from occurring. The first way is to avoid smoking. Smoking is a big cause of sinusitis and other sinus problems. Not only will quitting smoking help to prevent sinusitis issues but will also provide other positive health benefits as well.

Another way to help combat sinusitis and prevent it from occurring in the first place is to avoid excessive use of decongestant nasal sprays. Occasional use of sprays of this type may be alright for an individual; however, frequent use of decongestant nasal sprays has been linked to bouts of sinusitis in individuals.

Summary

Sinusitis is a medical condition which can range from slight annoyance to a painful persistent medical problem. The best way to diagnose and treat sinusitis is to inquire with one’s medical health professional regarding the symptoms being experienced to make sure that it is in fact sinusitis and see what the doctor can prescribe in the way of treatment methods.

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