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