Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment in Homeopathy

Sinusitis occurs due to inflammation or infection of the paranasal sinuses (cavities in your nose, cheeks, and forehead generally filled with air). It may cause symptoms like runny nose, facial pain, watery eyes, and sometimes fever. It is often caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even allergens. Sinusitis can be chronic or acute. It may go away on its own without medical intervention. However, if symptoms persist, you may want to consult an expert homeopathic doctor. Homeopathic medication has shown effective results in sinusitis treatment by addressing the root cause, providing lasting relief, and preventing recurrence.

What is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis, also known as Sinus Infection or Rhinosinusitis, occurs when the nasal passages are inflamed or swollen. This leads to mucus buildup and other symptoms like headache, facial pressure, persistent sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, green or yellow mucus from the nose, and more.

It is a common condition, as CDC reports nearly 29 million people in the U.S. have Sinusitis.

Causes of Sinusitis

The sinuses and the lining of the nose have a layer of cells that produce mucus to prevent infections and dryness. This thin mucus traps pollutants, dust, dirt, and other particles and flushes them out through the throat.

Sinusitis occurs due to irritation, inflammation, or swelling of the nasal passages, which leads to thick mucus formation. This encourages the growth of germs, making your nose stuffy, and you may feel pressure or pain in your cheeks, forehead, and nose. Viruses, bacteria, allergens, and fungi could cause this infection.

Sinusitis Symptoms

Common symptoms of sinusitis are:

• Congestion (runny or stuffy nose with thick mucus)
• Postnasal drip (thick mucus in your throat)
• Facial pain around the cheeks, nose, and forehead that gets worse when you bend or turn your head
• Persistent sneezing
• Tooth pain or ear pain
• Fever
• Cough
• Headache
• Fatigue or weakness
• Losing sense of smell
• Bad breath
• Sore throat

Types of Sinusitis

Sinusitis could be classified based on what is causing it and how long your symptoms last, such as:

1. Acute Sinusitis: Symptoms may last 2 to 3 weeks, generally due to viruses like the common cold or flu.
2. Chronic Sinusitis: Symptoms may last over 2.5 months, often due to bacterial infection.
3. Subacute Sinusitis: It is when your symptoms are neither acute nor chronic, but somewhere in between. The symptoms may last anywhere from 4 weeks to 2 months.
4. Recurrent Sinusitis: Symptoms may keep coming back 4 or more times throughout the year and last for 1-2 weeks every time
5. Fungal Sinusitis: Fungal infection in your sinuses could occur due to inhaling mold and mildew.
6. Allergic Sinusitis: It is caused due to allergens in the air such as pollen, dust mites, smoke, animal dander, and other irritants.

Risk Factors 

People with the following conditions are more likely to experience Sinusitis:

• Asthma
• Nasal Polyps (small, non-cancerous growth on the lining of the nose)
• Hay fever or Allergic Rhinitis (swollen lining of the nose due to allergens)
• A deviated septum (narrow nasal passage)
• Regularly inhaling smoke or other pollutants
• Weak immune system due to cancer, HIV, or other chronic illnesses
• Abnormal structures of sinuses
• Change in altitude (underwater diving or flying)
• Sudden change in temperature

Sinusitis Treatment

Sinusitis homeopathy medicine uses 100% natural substances to boost the body’s immune function and fight the symptoms from its origin. Homeopathic treatment for sinusitis is seen to be effective in reducing the severity and recurrence of symptoms.

Popular effective homeopathic medicines for sinusitis include Kali Bichromicum, Pulsatilla, Belladonna, Natrum mur, Sabadilla, Arsenic Album, Hepar Sulph, Mercurius, and more.

These medicines should NOT be taken without the prescription and guidance of an expert homeopathic practitioner.

Home Remedies To Reduce Sinusitis Symptoms

Here are some of the home remedies you could try to reduce the symptoms:

• Drinking plenty of fluids to help thinning of mucus
• Apply a warm compress to open the sinuses and relieve facial pressure
• Inhale steam 2-3 times a day or sit in a hot steam shower to prevent sinuses from drying out
• Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air and prevent sinusitis (make sure to clean the humidifier regularly to prevent mold growth)
• Use a Neti Pot to rinse sinuses
• Wash your hands often, especially when you are outdoors
• Stay away from people who are visibly sick
• Wear a mask in polluted areas, and avoid inhaling cigarette smoke
• Get plenty of sleep

Conclusion

Mild sinusitis symptoms may clear up on their own without any treatment. But if you are persistently experiencing such symptoms, you may want to consult a specialized homeopathic doctor.

At PMRI Homeo, our Expert and highly experienced homeopathic doctor will evaluate your symptoms and medical history through phone or video call consultation. Based on the severity of your symptoms, he will prescribe you the correct dosage of sinusitis homeopathy medicines to boost your immunity and provide symptomatic relief.

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