Self- treatment of sinusitis at home should be carried out with extreme caution. Indeed, with improperly selected therapy, such acute inflammation of the sinuses can go to the chronic stage, which will significantly complicate the patient's further recovery. Moreover, untimely cured sinusitis can cause vision problems, as well as affect the development of ear infections and even meningitis.
Treatment for sinusitis at home with lavage
Self-treatment of such inflammation should begin with direct washing of the nose. The neti kettle is ideal for these purposes. But if you didn’t have such a device, then you can use a regular plastic bottle with a spray bottle or a rubber bulb with a very thin tip. In order to prepare a treatment solution, it is necessary to pour a quarter of a large spoonful of iodized salt into a glass of warm water and mix well. Next, you should bend over the bathtub or sink and carefully pour the preparation just prepared into one of the nostrils. After the solution safely flows back, the patient will feel quite significant relief.
Inhalation therapy
Also, the treatment of sinusitis at home involves the use of steam inhalation. So, the usual inhalation of steam from a nebulizer or while taking a hot shower will significantly moisturize the sinus sinuses, alleviating the patient's condition. But in order to cure this ailment, experts recommend using fragrant fumes based on eucalyptus, menthol or some kind of herbal leaves.
When treating sinusitis at home with all of the above methods, one should not forget that a person with such a diagnosis must drink a lot. Indeed, the use of ordinary water can contribute to the rapid withdrawal of mucus and sputum from the sinuses.
Sinusitis medications
Drug therapy of this deviation is to remove swelling and inflammation from the mucous membrane of the nasal sinuses and to ensure a normal outflow of fluid. For this, doctors often prescribe vasoconstrictors. In addition, in parallel, patients can take anti-inflammatory drugs. By the way, special therapy is given to those who have allergic sinusitis. The treatment of this ailment also includes vasoconstrictor drugs together with anti-allergic pills. Antibiotics for such a disease are prescribed only if the cause of its occurrence is bacteria, with advanced or purulent sinusitis.
Among the drugs that are prescribed to patients with inflamed sinuses, the following can be especially distinguished: Sanorin, Naftizin, Galazolin, Tizin, and Knock Spray. The main substance of these funds is different, but there are no significant differences in actions. It is also worth noting that with such a disease, it is best to use drugs in the form of drops or aerosol. After all, only in this case the drug will be evenly distributed over the mucosa of the sinuses and recovery will not take long.