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How Can Severe Sinusitis Be Treated?
My dad has had severe sinus problems, his 55. He has had it for 2 years and can’t breath through his nose, smell, gets headaches, earaches. He has tried lots of medicines, and tried flushing his nose out all to no success. Today one side of his nose swelled up. It happens daily.
Fri, 2 Feb 2018
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Thanks for contacting with your health concern and certain physiological changes which should be kept in mind before treatment are:
1. As the age advances, the nose lengthens and nasal tip begins to droop due to the weakening of the supporting cartilage which causes restriction of nasal airflow, referred to as geriatric rhinitis.
2. Sinus he is suffering from an upper respiratory problem [sinusitis] thus consultation with an ENT physician is essential.
PS. CT scan of the sinuses can help confirm the diagnosis.
3. It could be deduced that his symptoms and pathology has changed into chronic rhinosinusitis [anosmia, headache, earache], so consultation with an otolaryngologist is essential.
PS. As today symptoms flared up suddenly, it could be n acute viral illness [flu] so get a flu shot [high dose vaccine] as recommended by CDC and get a second opinion regarding medical evaluation and treatment. [if any] till then:
- steam inhalation to help loosen thick mucus.
- regular nasal rinses.
- Avoid heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food
-Take old brown rice, soup of moong dal, black grapes, cow’s or goat milk, garlic, lukewarm water to drink, black pepper, dried ginger, honey.
Thanks for contacting with your health concern and certain physiological changes which should be kept in mind before treatment are:
1. As the age advances, the nose lengthens and nasal tip begins to droop due to the weakening of the supporting cartilage which causes restriction of nasal airflow, referred to as geriatric rhinitis.
2. Sinus he is suffering from an upper respiratory problem [sinusitis] thus consultation with an ENT physician is essential.
PS. CT scan of the sinuses can help confirm the diagnosis.
3. It could be deduced that his symptoms and pathology has changed into chronic rhinosinusitis [anosmia, headache, earache], so consultation with an otolaryngologist is essential.
PS. As today symptoms flared up suddenly, it could be n acute viral illness [flu] so get a flu shot [high dose vaccine] as recommended by CDC and get a second opinion regarding medical evaluation and treatment. [if any] till then:
- steam inhalation to help loosen thick mucus.
- regular nasal rinses.
- Avoid heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food
-Take old brown rice, soup of moong dal, black grapes, cow’s or goat milk, garlic, lukewarm water to drink, black pepper, dried ginger, honey.
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