Not always colds pass without a trace, sometimes after them an inflammatory process develops in the maxillary sinuses - sinusitis. If the disease is not treated, it will become chronic. How to choose the best remedy for sinusitis? Read about it in the article.
Antibiotics
Such drugs are quite effective and today are often prescribed by otolaryngologists. They suppress the infection and stop the spread of pathogens. But to say that antibacterial drugs are the best remedy for sinusitis would be wrong. In the case when the disease is provoked by viruses, they will not bring benefits, and can even do harm. Consult a doctor before using antibiotics. The specialist will determine the severity of the inflammatory process and its nature, based on which it will say whether you need to take such medications or not. When choosing a medicine, it is also necessary to take into account the sensitivity to it of the bacteria that caused the disease.
We list antibacterial agents for the treatment of sinusitis, which give a good result:
1. "Amoxicillin." This is a penicillin antibiotic. If there are no positive changes during the application within three days, it should be replaced with a drug from the group of cephalosporins or with the medicine “Amoxiclav”.
2. “Clarithromycin”, “Azithromycin”, “Macropen”. These are macrolides, which are prescribed in the case when the patient does not tolerate penicillins, and cephalosporins cannot be used, since cross allergy is possible on them .
3. "Sparfloxacin", "Levofloxacin" - fluoroquinolones used when other antibacterial agents are ineffective.
4. "Bioparox." Refers to topical (local) antibiotics. This is the best remedy for sinusitis in the case when the inflammation is mild. In the severe stage of the disease, such a medicine is prescribed as an additional.
Vasoconstrictor
With such an ailment as sinusitis, the outflow of mucus from the maxillary sinuses is disturbed, as a result of which a favorable environment for the propagation of pathogens is formed. To restore the sinus self-cleaning process, decongestants are used - vasoconstrictor drugs, available in the form of sprays and drops. They affect the tone of the capillaries in the nose, contribute to a reduction in the mucous membrane of the nasal concha of the cavernous tissue. As a result, the nasal passages expand and breathing improves.
It is not possible to isolate from the vasoconstrictor medicines one of the most effective remedies for sinusitis - the choice in favor of a particular medicine should depend on the clinical picture. All drugs vary in duration and severity of action. The most common medications are Adrianol, Vibrocil, Otrivin, Galazolin, Tizin Xilo, Fornos, Nazol, and Sanorin. Decongestants are good remedies for the treatment of sinusitis, but they can not be used for longer than ten days (for some drugs, the duration of administration should be even shorter). The fact is that in the case of long-term use in the nasal cavity, pronounced edema occurs, which entails a change in the structure of the mucous membrane.
Dosage form
The form of release of the medication is very important. Ordinary drops are difficult to dose, often when using them, most of the medicine flows from the nasal cavity to the throat. As a result, the therapeutic effect is not always achieved, but there may be a risk of overdose. Injecting drops from a balloon that needs to be squeezed with your fingers is fraught with the same problems. Therefore, it is recommended to give preference to sprays in solid bottles.
Mucolytic drugs
Such medications are used to reduce the viscosity of mucus. The most famous mucolytic agent for sinusitis is Acetylcysteine. In addition to the main pharmacological properties, the drug also exhibits antioxidant activity, due to which its interaction with oxidative toxins is achieved. The most common mucolytic agent for sinusitis of plant origin is Sinupret. By increasing the activity of the cilia of the epithelium, it allows you to accelerate the allocation of pathological secretions. We will tell you more about this drug a bit later.
Corticosteroids
To treat sinus inflammation, these drugs are used in the form of nasal sprays. They produce anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as reduce the production of secretions by the glands of the nasal mucosa and eliminate tissue swelling. The most effective remedy for sinusitis among corticosteroids is Nazonex. The active component of this medication is mometasone. If the inflammation is mild, the drug "Nazonex" can be used as monotherapy (without prescribing other drugs). In other cases, it is used as an adjunct against antibacterial therapy.
Immunomodulators
These are substances that regulate the functioning of the immune system. In case of inflammation of the nasal sinuses, drugs of bacterial origin are prescribed that stimulate humoral and cellular immunity. The best immunomodulatory agent for sinusitis is Broncho-munal. The Ribomunil medication is also considered effective. They are used as part of complex treatment, as well as to prevent relapse of the disease.
Homeopathic remedies
Therapy of the inflammatory process in the sinuses of the nose by homeopathy in modern society is becoming increasingly popular. Herbal preparations are based on extracts of various plants and do not contain, as a rule, any chemistry, which means that they are absolutely safe for humans, practically have no contraindications for use and do not cause side effects.
Homeopathic remedy for sinusitis "Belladonna" (in the third, third decimal, sixth dilution) is prescribed in case of acute inflammation, when there are pulsating pains and fever, dilated pupils and redness of the face. After taking the drug, the patient, despite profuse sweating, should warmly wrap up. In especially serious cases, the drug is used in increased dosages.
If sinusitis has gone into the chronic stage, depending on the patient’s constitution, such drugs as Silicea, Mercury Solutab, Kalium Iodatum, Kalium Bichromicum are used. In the presence of pressure and pain in the nose, a medicine is prepared based on red mercury sulfide, or the so-called cinnabar (in the sixth, twelfth, thirtieth dilution). If the discharge from the nose is viscous and includes blood impurities, and there is a bitter taste in the mouth, the homeopathic medicine “Hydrastis” is prescribed (in the third, third decimal, sixth dilution).
An effective remedy for sinusitis is considered to be "Hepar Sulfur" (sulfuric liver). The drug will be useful when there is pain when touching the sinuses and abundant discharge of pus is observed. It is used in the sixth, twelfth, thirtieth dilution. In the case when neuralgic syndrome develops after inflammation of the maxillary sinuses , the Mezereum tool (wolfberry) will help. It should be taken if, in cold conditions, soreness intensifies, and in conditions of heat decreases. Appointed in the third, third decimal, sixth dilution.
Remedy for sinusitis "Sinuforte"
This drug is also homeopathic. Modern pharmacologists have revealed that cyclamen can be used to treat sinus inflammation. The extract of its root just contains as an active ingredient a remedy for sinusitis "Sinuforte". Cyclamen has a thinning effect on the receptors of the mucosa, enhances the secretion of pathological secretion and facilitates its outflow from the maxillary sinuses.
The drug, according to the conclusion of leading experts in the field of otolaryngology, is best used in the initial stages of the development of sinusitis, as well as with long-term colds. In such cases, the Sinuforte remedy will effectively and quickly eliminate painful manifestations and prevent the occurrence of complications. Symptoms such as facial and headache, fever, nasal congestion, as a rule, completely disappear on the third day of treatment. The drug is made in the form of a lyophilized powder, intended for the preparation of a solution that should be administered intranasally. The tool is used for six to eight days once a day (once sprayed into each nasal passage).
The medicine is usually well tolerated and does not cause side effects, but it is still recommended that you consult a doctor before using it. If the fistulas are completely blocked, increased secretion of mucus can provoke the occurrence of dangerous conditions, as well as cause severe pain in the inflamed sinuses. During pregnancy and in the lactation period, it is forbidden to take Sinuforte for sinusitis. The price of the drug varies between 1309-1741 rubles per bottle (fifty milliliters).
Sinupret Drops
We have already mentioned this medication earlier. The drug is also homeopathic, it contains extracts of the flowers of black elderberry, primrose, verbena, sorrel. Collected together, these natural ingredients produce strong antimicrobial and antiviral effects, stimulate immune processes, and relieve inflammation. Sinupret drops are effective not only in case of sinusitis, but also in other pathologies of the nasopharynx. The advantage of the drug over antibiotics is the lack of influence on the beneficial microflora and the effect solely on pathogens. The dosage of the drug is selected individually, based on the age of the patient.
Irrigation therapy
An integral part of the treatment of inflammation of the sinuses is their washing. With sinusitis, Aqualor, Marimer, Dolphin or Aqua Maris are used for these purposes. They are made on the basis of sea water (pre-sterilized) by changing the salt content in it to the required concentration. Such agents help to reduce the viscosity of mucus, increase the activity of cilia of the ciliated epithelium. They also somewhat narrow the vessels of the nasal mucosa.
Finally
So, to eliminate the inflammatory process in the maxillary sinuses, there are many effective drugs. After identifying the clinical picture, the otolaryngologist will be able to choose the best remedy for sinusitis for you. Self-medication is not worth it, because you can start the disease to such a state that surgical intervention is required. Only a doctor can determine which drug will be most effective specifically for you. Be healthy!