Sinusitis occurs when the air-filled spaces around your nose and forehead (sinuses) become inflamed and filled with mucus. This may occur following a cold, a reaction to allergies, or over time due to dust and pollution. A few people experience it occasionally; however, many others continue to experience it every couple months and it becomes a chronic issue. Constant congestion, facial pain, and headaches can make life uncomfortable.
Dr. Rajeev Keloth Nambiar (BAMS, MD) has over 26 years of experience in treating respiratory and immune disorders and sinusitis treatment in Pune at Dr. Nambiar's Advanced Ayurveda in Aundh. The method adopted here is to try to look at what is causing the sinuses to get blocked in the first place rather than just attempt to clear up mucus for a few days.
Symptoms of Sinusitis
Sinusitis can begin just like any other cold, but it can last a lot longer and has some specific symptoms:
- A headache or feeling pressure around the forehead, cheeks or back of the eyes
- Thick nasal discharge that's yellow or green in colour
- Breathlessness, particularly while sleeping, due to blocked nose.
- Headaches that become more severe when bending forward
- Loss of smell or taste
- Noisy breathing and throat pain from the mucous material draining from the throat.
If these symptoms persist for more than 10 days or if they recur it is probably not just a cold.
Most Common Causes and Risk Factors
Sinusitis occurs when the lining of the sinuses becomes swollen and the mucus gets stuck in the sinus, which provides a suitable environment for the bacteria or fungus to grow. There are a few factors influencing the risk:
- Repeated colds or untreated allergy resulting in sinus involvement
- Structural problems such as deviated septum or nasal polyps
- Living in the city and being exposed to dust, smoke and pollution.
- Poor digestion and weak immunity, which are said to be major causes the body is unable to get rid of mucus effectively, are among the major factors in Ayurveda.
- Abrupt changes in weather, particularly hot and cold conditions
Prevention of Sinusitis
If you know the pattern and make a couple of changes, you can treat the sinusitis well.
- Regularly steam your nose to clean it.
- Don't eat cold food, ice cream or curd at night because they cause the body to secrete more mucus.
- Avoid as much as possible dusty and smoky places.
- Get rid of colds and allergies ASAP
- Avoid using sprays exclusively for many years; if sinusitis persists, have it checked.
About Dr. Nambiar's Sinusitis Ayurvedic Treatment in Pune
At Dr. Nambiar's Advanced Ayurveda, sinusitis treatment focuses on addressing the root cause of the Kapha imbalance that is perpetuating the congestion of the sinuses, and not just releasing the congestion for short-term relief. Typically this involves herbal remedies for inflammation, Nasya therapy (nasal oils) to clear the sinuses, and steam treatments to break up the thick mucus. Diet modifications are also important as oily, cold and heavy foods can aggravate sinus congestion.
With more than 26 years of experience in the treatment of Respiratory disorders, Dr. Rajeev Keloth Nambiar, BAMS, MD, can see to the fact that a lot of patients experience a significant reduction in facial pain and congestion within the initial couple of weeks. If you have been suffering from sinus blockages for years and are only getting temporary relief from the use of antibiotics or sprays, then this clinic providing sinusitis treatment in Ayurveda in Pune is for you, as they are concerned more about fixing the pattern rather than providing temporary relief.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
Rapid temperature changes between hot and cold air can aggravate the lining of the sinuses, and can irritate the lining if it has already been weakened or inflamed by past infections.
No, you don't usually have sinusitis for a week. A cold clears up in a week; a sinus infection lasts for much longer and includes thicker mucus, facial pressure.
Yes, sometimes blocked sinuses can lead to ear fullness and/or tooth pain.
Usually only surgical intervention is necessary for structural issues such as polyps - chronic sinusitis can easily be treated with Ayurvedic treatment, which works on the root imbalance.
With antibiotics treatment is used to treat an active infection while with Ayurvedic treatment, the treatment is aimed at strengthening the sinus lining and immunity to prevent further recurrence of the infection.
Steam inhalation will loosen the congestion and relieve pressure immediately and will help to alleviate congestion for a longer period when used in conjunction with the correct internal treatment.
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