An Overview on Chronic Sinus Problems

The Para nasal sinuses' inflammation, which results from some infection or allergy, is known as sinusitis. If sinusitis lasts for four months or more then it is called as chronic. It can be viral, bacterial, fungal or autoimmune in nature. The chronic sinus problems result from a complicated spectrum of various diseases. Besides the above mentioned, the causes may also include environmental factors such as pollution or dust. Some of the symptoms of are nasal congestion, fever, facial pain, general malaise and discharge of yellow or green mucus.

Sometimes chronic sinus problems can lead one to lose the ability to smell, which is known as Anosmia. Chronic sinusitis is now a day divided into two main types: one with polyps and the other one without polyps. The former is also referred to as Chronic Hyperplastic Sinusitis. These two types are further divided into various sub types. This is done on the basis of pathological origins of the disease.

Recent some studies have pointed to the fungal origins of the chronic sinus problems. Presence of fungus has been found in the sinuses and the nasal cavities as well of the patient suffering with chronic sinusitis. However it is true about some healthy people as well. So it cannot be said with certainty if fungal development is a definite factor leading to chronic sinusitis.

In chronic sinus problems, flush and nasal irrigation are needed to provide relief and to promote the health of sinus cavity. These two also reduces significantly the use of medicine. However, analgesic medicines like Aspirin and Paracetamol are prescribed by the doctors sometimes but with caution. Antibiotics like Amoxicillin are also used if the condition does not improve.

Even though doctors does not prefer surgical approach in dealing with chronic sinus problems, yet in some cases it cannot be avoided. But this is done only after the option of treatment through medicines has been exhausted. Recently, a particular type of sinus surgery has been developed which is called as functional endoscopic. This involves removing pathological and anatomical obstructions in the sinus cavity. Another new surgical method is balloon sinuplasty that unclogs the sinuses in a less invasive way.

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