Sinusitis

Sinuses are air containing cavities situated arround the nose. There are four types of sinuses: Maxillary,Frontal, Ethmoidal and Sphenoid. Inflammation of mucous membrane of these sinuses is called sinusitis. Most of the sinuses are getting inflammation. however, commonly found more in Maxillary and Frontal sinuses. Sinuses are joined to the nasal cavity via small orifices called ostia. These may become blocked easly by allergic inflammation, common cold, swelling in the nasal region by trauma etc.. Allergy may cause excess production of mucos. it may get bacterial or viral infections.

The symptoms:

The symptoms are sever headache, heaviness of head, pain arround eyes , pain in upper teeth, pain on the face, post nasal drip, nasal discharge.

Treatment:

The treatment of sinusitis is essencially medical. The principles of treatment are relief of symptoms, proviiding drainage through nasal cavity. Nasal obstruction is relieved by medicated steam inhalation

home remedies:

• Take some black cumin seed in your hand and intermittently inhale it.
• Pick 10 to 15 holy basil leaves , putt it in the water and boil it for few minuts. Put the blanket over your head and inhale the steam throuh your nose as much as possible.
• Pick some fresh mint leaves grind it and make a paste apply it on the forehead.