Ayurvedic Treatment For Sinusitis
Inflammation of the air cavities within the passages of the nose (para nasal sinuses) is referred to as Sinusitis. Sinusitis is one of the more common conditions that can afflict people throughout their lives. Sinusitis commonly occurs when environmental pollens, irritants, chemicals, infections (viral, bacteria) irritate the nasal passages.
The paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities within the dense parts of the bones of the skull, which were formed to decrease the overall weight of the skull. These air-filled cavities are formed mostly in four left and right pairs. The frontal sinuses are located following the area of the forehead, while the maxillary sinuses are behind the cheeks. The sphenoid and Ethmoid Sinuses are found deeper within the skull behind the eyes and maxillary sinuses. Mucous secreting cells line the sinuses.
The air gets into the sinuses through tiny openings within the bones that enable connection to the nasal passageways, called Ostia. If any of those openings become obstructed, air can’t accurately pass into the sinuses, and likewise, the mucous produced by the cells lining the sinuses can’t drain out.
The Symptoms of Sinus Infection are a headache, facial tenderness or pain, and fever. Sinus infection can cause pain in the face, teeth, or head. Other usual symptoms include cloudy, discolored nasal drainage, a feeling of nasal stuffiness, a sore throat, and a cough. Some people notice an increased sensitivity or headache after they lean forward. In allergic sinusitis, other associated allergy symptoms of itching eyes and sneezing may be common. X-ray of Para nasal Sinuses required for the diagnosis of Sinusitis.
Sinusitis in Ayurveda compares to “Dushta Pratishtaya” or “Peenasa.” Patient suffering with Sinusitis is treated with SNEHANAM (Oleation), SWEDANAM (Sudation), NASYAM (Nasal Insufflations), VAMANAM (Induced Emesis/ Vomiting), DHUMAPANAM (Medicated Smoking), VIRECHANAM (Purgation), etc. Along with Shamana Chikitsa using herbal drugs.
The cold weather and cold item consumption have to be avoided, smoking and exposure to the pollution have to be avoided, pranayama, the breathing exercises are to be followed regularly to prevent sinusitis from recurring. Ayurvedic treatment for Sinusitis in Warangal has firmly gained the success rate.