| If you consult a physician, he will mostly diagnose | | | | 3. Protect and stimulate your immune system by |
| sinus diseases by a complete history of your | | | | eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, |
| signs and by examining your sinus area and the | | | | antioxidants and intensive chemicals |
| upper respiratory system. A simple but efficient | | | | 4. Reduce causes of stress in your life |
| way to diagnose sinus inflammation and infection | | | | Treating sinus disorders must mainly goal the |
| is to exercise pressure on the forehead and | | | | eradication of signs and symptoms of |
| cheek bones sinuses; it the area is sensitive, a | | | | inflammation and infection. Inflammation can be |
| positive diagnose may be established. | | | | annihilated by using different humidifiers and also |
| Another method of diagnosis is introducing a light | | | | by surgical means in rebel cases of sinusitis. The |
| into the sinuses to look for inflammation; if the | | | | sinus infection requires anti biotherapy for the |
| light doesn't shine through, the sinuses are | | | | certain organism affecting the sinuses. |
| congested. | | | | Some diets can prevent, treat or shorten the cold |
| Additional medical exams like CT-scan, MRI | | | | or flu. Homeopathic methods can contribute |
| (magnetic resonance image) or an X-ray can be | | | | together with the antibiotics to the resolution of |
| useful in case of an acute episode or in case of | | | | the inflammation and infection. Herbal compounds |
| chronic symptoms. If the tests are not concluding, | | | | can also stimulate your immune system. Still, |
| the doctor can ask a specialized check from the | | | | every single herbal remedy has different actions |
| otorhinolaringologist, an ear, nose and throat | | | | according to the specific physiology of the body. |
| specialist. He might perform a nasal endoscopy | | | | A doctor must be asked before taking a home |
| (rhynoscopy) using an optic fiber to see the | | | | treatment of different compounds. |
| sinuses and verify their anatomy and function. A | | | | A major improvement of sinus infection |
| sinus puncture can also help establish what kind of | | | | symptoms can occur after homeopathic cure or |
| virus or bacteria is causing the sinus infection. | | | | after a few therapeutic sessions of acupuncture. |
| Best methods of preventing sinus infections are | | | | Acupuncture is especially recommended for |
| avoiding all kind of flu or cold. If they have already | | | | patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. |
| occurred, rapid and adequate treatment must be | | | | The nasal and sinus congestion might be reduced |
| applied. You can try the following methods to | | | | by using a humidifier or a nasal spray with saline |
| prevent apparition of colds: | | | | content. Inhalations of steam 2-4 times per day |
| 1. Annual immunization for Influenza | | | | can also easy your air circulation through the |
| 2. Wash your hands after any contact with | | | | sinuses. |
| foreign objects | | | | |