Sinusitis is accompanied by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the sinuses (sinuses). This leads to loss of nasal breathing. The most common factors that trigger this disease are a cold or hypothermia.
The independent use of folk recipes often does not give the desired effect. Doctors prescribe antibiotics for sinusitis or surgery (puncture). It should be noted that timely access to a doctor in many cases avoids the puncture procedure.
Antibiotics for sinusitis are not prescribed in every case. This is due to various reasons for the development of inflammation. So, the disease can be both viral and bacterial in nature. What antibiotics for sinusitis should be taken, the doctor determines when examined and based on the clinical picture of the disease.
A mild form of the disease in the initial stage is likely to be viral in nature. In this case, antibiotics for sinusitis are not prescribed. Such drugs are suitable for the bacterial form of the disease. Specific signs of bacterial sinusitis are: sinus pain, purulent discharge. In case of exacerbation of symptoms or their persistence for more than a week, the use of antibiotic agents is necessary.
In other words, the above medicines are used if the causative agents of the disease are bacteria (most often, Staphylococcus aureus).
Antibiotics for sinusitis are necessary to eliminate the acute form of pathology. Moreover, in medical practice there are many cases in which treatment without the use of antibiotic drugs was impossible. Otherwise, even after the puncture, bacteria could continue to exist.
Of course, effective drugs can relieve inflammation, destroy pathogens, and accelerate recovery. It should be remembered that only a doctor can determine which drugs are needed, in what dosage and form in one form or another of the disease. It is highly recommended not to prescribe antibiotics for sinusitis in children on their own.
Today, the choice of drugs is wide enough. So, depending on the form of the disease, the doctor may prescribe relatively new potent drugs ("Zitrolide", "Macropen") or long and widely used drugs ("Cephalexin", "Ampicillin" and others).
In the case of the development of a chronic form, a microbiological examination of the contents of the maxillary sinus is often prescribed . Thus, the causative agent is accurately detected and its sensitivity to one or another drug is determined.
The doctor selects an antibiotic with high activity, able to penetrate the mucous membrane of the sinuses. At the same time, the ability of the drug to concentrate, as well as to preserve it in the period between doses, is also important.
If sinusitis is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, it must be borne in mind that this bacterium constantly inhabits the body and is able to get used to the action of antibiotics. In this regard, the choice of a weak drug is impractical. When using a potent drug, it is necessary to observe the dosage regimen and not interrupt the medication. Otherwise, bacteria develop immunity.
According to experts, taking such drugs as Zitrolide, Macropen is enough for two to three days, since they perfectly eliminate inflammation during this time. Drugs should be taken before meals, in large quantities with a capsule of water. Recommended 1 capsule per day. It should be remembered that in the presence of pus in the sinuses or severe swelling of the mucosa, the effect of the drugs will be weaker.
The use of topical antibiotics in the form of drops is advisable in the absence of difficulties in the ducts to the sinuses. To ensure the free advancement of drugs, as a rule, they first instill vasoconstrictor drugs (Otrivin, Tizin, and others), and then antibiotic drugs (Polydex, Isofra, and others).