Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sinus Headaches

Sinusitis is the most chronic upper respiratory tract disease affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. One of the most common symptoms of sinusitis is sinus headache.

The most common way to diagnose sinusitis and sinus headache is physical examination. Headaches can also occur in the case of migraine. Although vascular headaches and tension headaches can cause pulmonary pains around the paranasal sinuses. It is important for doctors to know in detail the other symptoms associated with headaches to classify them as sinus headaches. Sinus headache is usually followed by cold cough, cough, nasal congestion and thick nose discharge. The doctor examines these symptoms through methods such as hand-pressing in the affected area or transilumination. Your doctor may recommend other diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, CT scans or MRI scans to confirm inflammation in the paranasal sinuses.

A variety of treatment options are available to eliminate sinus headaches. Conventional medicine involves the use of antibiotics that can eliminate the presence of any infectious agent. Analgesics is prescribed to reduce pain. Decongestants and antihistamines are used to reduce allergic reactions, swelling and inflammation. Nasal saline is used to clean the nasal passages. In cases of chronic sinusitis, patients may need to undergo surgical procedures to get their sinuses removed from the mucous membranes.

There are also alternative medicines to treat sinusitis and sinus headache. These include homeopathy, herbal therapy and acupuncture.

Homeopathy is a very safe and effective way to treat sinusitis. This is a very ancient method of treatment in which the body's natural defense mechanism is stimulated through certain types of materials derived from natural sources such as herbs and metals. Some important homeopathic medicines for sinusitis include Belladona, Bryonia, Natrum mur, Pulsatilla, Nux Vomica, Kali bichrominicum and Silicea.

Other ways to treat sinusitis are the use of herbs and herbal supplements. Some important herbal medicines that boost the body and boost the immune system include Barberry, Golden Seal, Echinacea, Ephedra and Eucalyptus. Also, herbs such as Ginkgo, Jamaican Dogwood, Lavender, Willow skin, Devil's paws and Chinese skull markers are used by herbalists to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and treat headaches.

One can also get rid of sinusitis by using certain techniques such as steam inhalation, applying heat in affected areas, taking a diet rich in vitamin C and zinc and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation and biofeedback.

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