Family Health Resources - Sinusitis is inflammation , or swelling , of the tissue lining the sinuses . Sinus usually filled with air , but when sinuses blocked and filled with fluid , germs ( bacteria , viruses , and fungi ) can grow and cause an infection .
Sinusitis is clinically divided into various types , including :
1 . Acute sinusitis : A sudden condition like symptoms such as runny nose , nasal congestion and facial pain that does not go away after 10 to 14 days . Acute sinusitis usually lasts 4 weeks or less .
2 . Subacute sinusitis : An inflammation lasting 4 to 8 weeks .
3 . Chronic sinusitis : A condition characterized by sinus inflammation symptoms lasting 8 weeks or more .
4 . Recurrent sinusitis : Several attacks within a year .
symptoms of Sinusitis
bad breath
headache
nasal congestion
postnasal drip
Cough , usually worse at night
Pain or pressure in the forehead , cheeks , nose and between the eyes
Reduced power taster
Constantly runny nose with dark green color
fever
Reduced sense of smell
Runny nose that lasts longer . Disease Sinusitis sufferers usually do not realize they hit sinusitis , because the symptoms are often preceded by a cold that lasts a long time so it is considered normal .
When you have a buildup of fluid in the cavity of the head be sick , especially if it is being lowered .
Sometimes hearing loss and body chills , while snot kept flowing .
Loss of appetite and become weak sense of smell .
Treatment of Sinus Disease
1 . Sinusitis due to virus
For sinusitis caused by a virus because antibiotics are not necessary . The usual remedy for viral sinusitis is pain relievers such as paracetamol and decongestants .
2 . Sinusitis due to bacterial
Suspect there has been a sinusitis infection by bacteria if there are symptoms of facial pain , purulent nasal mucus , and symptoms more than a week . Sinusitis is a bacterial infection is generally treated using antibiotics . The selection of antibiotics based on the type of bacteria that most commonly attacks the sinuses due to get antibiotics that really fit should wait for the results of bacteria culture that takes a long time .
Five types of bacteria most commonly infects the sinus is '' Streptococcus pneumoniae '' , '' '' Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis '' '' , '' '' Staphylococcus aureus , and Streptococcus pyogenes '' '' .
Antibiotics are selected must be able to kill five kinds of bacteria . Some options antiobiotika include:
amoxicillin , cefaclor , azithromycin , and cotrimoxazole .
If there is no improvement within five days should be considered to give amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid . Antibiotics are recommended at least 10 to 14 days .
Giving decongestants and mucolytics can help to expedite the drainage of fluid mucus . In the case of chronic cases , may be considered conduct mucus fluid drainage by surgery .
