Prevention of Sinusitis
CONSUME PLENTY OF
• Fluids such as water and juice.
• Fresh fruits and vegetables for vitamin C and bioflavonoids,
• Garlic, onions, and chilies to alleviate sinus congestion.
AVOID
• Smoking.
• Dry, overheated rooms.
Sinusitis is a painful inflammation of the membranes lining the sinus cavities in the skull, It occurs most often after a cold or in people who suffer from hay fever or other allergies involving the nasal passages. Normally, mucus produced by these membranes drains through narrow ducts into the nasal cavity. Acute sinusitis is usually the result of a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Chronic sinusitis is more apt to be caused by allergic reactions or dental infections. Regardless of the cause, the sinus lining swells and blocks the passages, resulting in a stuffed-up feeling, and possibly swelling, and a deep, dull headache. A good clue in the diagnosis of sinusitis is that the pain tends to worsen whenever you bend over. There may also be a thick yellow or green nasal discharge. Depending upon the cause, a doctor may prescribe anrihisramines, decongestants, antibiotics, or steroids.
