Get Sinusitis Prevention with advanced chronic sinusitis treatment In Hyderabad. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, usually caused by infection. Long Description: If you have nasal congestion, facial pressure, cough, and thick nasal discharge, you may have rhinosinusitis, commonly known as sinusitis. Your sinuses are hollow cavities in your cheek bones, around your eyes and behind your nose. They contain mucus, which helps to warm, moisturize and filter the air you breathe. When mucus usually prevents anything from drying out, infection can occur. Acute sinusitis: Acute sinusitis refers to the symptoms of sinusitis in less than four weeks. In most cases, the cold begins. Symptoms often go from one week to 10 days; But in some people, bacterial infection can develop. Chronic sinusitis: Chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis, is often diagnosed when the symptoms are over 12 weeks, despite medical treatment. People with allergic rhinitis or asthma are more likely to suffer from chronic sinusitis. When allergic rhinitis or asthma, the airways can become inflamed. Sinusitis infection, a fungus, nasal septum, nasal polyps or, in rare cases, an immune system deficiency.

1. Chronic Sinusitis Treatment in Dilsukhnagar Hyderabad
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2. INTRODUCTION
What is Sinusitis?
•Sinusitis Medically known as rhino sinusitis, a
sinus infection occurs when your nasal cavities
become infected, swollen, and inflamed.
•Sinusitis is usually caused by a virus and often
persists even after other upper respiratory symptoms
are gone.
•In some cases, bacteria, or rarely fungus, may
cause a sinus infection.
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3. CAUSES
Nasal polyps
Deviated nasal septum
Other medical conditions
Respiratory tract infections
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4. MAIN CAUSES FOR SINUSITIS:
•Nasal polyps :These tissue growths can block the nasal passages or sinuses.
•Deviated nasal septum: A crooked septum — the wall between the nostrils —
may restrict or block sinus passages, making the symptoms of sinusitis worse.
•Other medical conditions: The complications of conditions such as cystic
fibrosis, HIV and other immune system-related diseases can lead to nasal
blockage.
•Respiratory tract infections: Infections in your respiratory tract — most
commonly colds — can inflame and thicken your sinus membranes and block
mucus drainage.
• These infections can be viral, bacterial or fungal.
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LIFFE CYCLE OF SINUSITIS

6. Symptoms and signs
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Major signs and symptoms:
•Nasal inflammation
•Thick, discoloured discharge from the nose
•Drainage down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage)
•Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing
through your nose Pain, tenderness and swelling around your
eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
•Reduced sense of smell and taste.

8. TYPES OF SINUSES
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9. PREVENTION
Take these steps to reduce your risk of getting chronic sinusitis:
•Minimize contact with people who have colds.
Avoid upper respiratory infections.
•Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before meals.
Manage your allergies.
•Work with your doctor to keep symptoms under control.
•Avoid exposure to things you're allergic to whenever possible.
Avoid cigarette smoke and polluted air.
•Tobacco smoke and air contaminants can irritate and inflame your lungs and
nasal passages.
•If the air in your home is dry, such as it is if you have forced hot air heat,
adding moisture to the air may help prevent sinusitis.
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10. Major Risk Factors:
A deviated septum
Nasal polyps
Asthma
Aspirin sensitivity
A dental infection
An immune system disorder such as HIV/AIDS or cystic
fibrosis
Hay fever or another allergic condition
Regular exposure to pollutants such as cigarette smoke
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11. FOOD TO AVOID
Here is a list of 7 common foods present in every pantry which
cause congestion:
Refined Sugars.
Sugars, when eaten in small amounts, are harmless but when
the intake is high, it not only makes you fat but also has
inflammation enhancing properties.
Spicy Foods.
Milk.
Tomatoes.
Wine & Other Alcohols.
Red Meat.
Pizza.
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12. Why it is important?
• They help filter and add moisture to any air that is inhaled
through the nasal passages and in the removal of unwanted
particles from the sinus cavities
•Function. The presence of sinus cavities within the cranial bone
(skull) is essential for the following reasons: Sinus cavities allow
for voice resonance.
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13. Treatment
•Symptoms may be relieved with topical decongestants, topical
steroids, antibiotics, nasal saline, topical cromolyn, or
mucolytics.
•Steam inhalation and nasal saline irrigation may help by
moistening dry secretions, reducing mucosal oedema, and
reducing mucous viscosity.
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14. HOSPITAL:
MagnasV ENT hospital in Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad
link
http://www.magnasventhospital.com
phone:8977700075
ADDRESS:
No-18-79, Chaitanyapuri cross roads, Opp.Swagath Hotel,
Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad-500060