Dr. María Agustina Sevilla, an otolaryngologist at the Quirónsalud Murcia Hospital, recommends avoiding stress, frequent nasal washing, and using an air humidifier as key prevention measures, in addition to not frequenting smoky or polluted spaces. Prevent sinusitis symptoms from getting worseone of the most common illnesses in autumn.
this sinusitis It is a respiratory disease characterized by paranasal sinus inflammation These cavities are located on the forehead, cheeks, and behind the eyes and originate from fungal or bacterial infections.
Sinusitis is divided into two categories: This acute sinusitis This condition is called when symptoms have been present for four weeks or less and is usually caused by germs and bacteria chronic sinusitis This occurs for more than three months, in which case the cause may be bacteria or fungi.
Symptoms of sinusitis
rich mucus, Nasal congestion or congestion A feeling of heaviness or facial pain or headache are the main symptoms of sinusitis. “Nevertheless,” Dr. Sevilla warns, “in some cases, other symptoms may occur, such as nosebleeds, decreased sense of smell, toothache, cough that worsens at night, eye discomfort, or fever.”
How to Treat Sinusitis
inside Treatment of acute sinusitis “In addition to providing the patient with appropriate antibiotic treatment, our goal is to overcome inflammation and sinus obstruction. Otherwise,” points out the otolaryngology specialist at Murcia’s Chiron Hospital, “if we do not address the obstruction, the problem will continue exist or deteriorate. “In these cases, doctors recommend treatment with topical and/or systemic corticosteroids, depending on the severity of symptoms, along with antibiotics and agents that promote mucus drainage and flushing.”
“he Chronic sinusitis treatmentDr. Sevilla noted, “It is more complex and of longer duration, including antibiotic treatment once a week for 3 months, in addition to topical corticosteroids, lavage, and finally endoscopic sinus surgery to eliminate the infection. area. Or polyps may cause obstruction that ventilates the cavity.”
this endoscopic sinus surgery This is a surgical technique aimed at removing pathologies of the paranasal and paranasal sinuses, normalizing their drainage and improving their function. “It is performed through the nostrils, using rigid endoscopic optics to access the inside of the nose, usually leaving no external scars and requiring no hospitalization,” details the specialist at Quirónsalud in Murcia.