HOMEOPATHY FOR CHRONIC SINUSITIS

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Constant sneezing, a blocked nose, facial pain and sinus headaches are some of the symptoms which those suffering from chronic sinusitis are all too familiar with. Homeopathy has a wonderful ability to reduce sinus in long-term sufferers by reducing sinus inflammation and mucous production.

WHAT IS CHRONIC SINUSITIS?

Chronic sinusitis is a condition which results from inflammation in the spaces (known as sinuses) located inside your nose and head for three months or longer. When sinuses are inflamed there is an increased production of mucous as a result of increased permeability in the mucous membranes. The mucous which is secreted is often described as green or yellow in colour. Due to the inflamed sinuses and increased mucous production, there is often a build-up of mucous which results in difficulty breathing, sinus headaches, tender eyes and loss of taste and smell.

Chronic sinusitis can occur as a result of various conditions:

  • Nasal Polyps- abnormal benign growths which develop inside the nose.
  • Allergies
  • Deviated septum- an uneven tissue wall which is present between the nostrils.
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC SINUSITIS?

  • Loss of taste and smell
  • Constant yellow or green coloured mucous which is discharged from the nose
  • Postnasal drip (mucous dripping down the back of your throat)
  • Facial pain located around the eyes, by the cheeks or forehead
  • Frontal headache
  • Constant sore throat or a sensation of a “tickle” in the throat
  • Cough which is worse at night or when lying on your back
  • Bad breath which cannot be as a result of any other condition

HOW TO TREAT CHRONIC SINUSITIS NATURALLY

The biggest thing when it comes to treating chronic sinusitis, is to identify the cause of the sinus and focus on it.

Quercetin and Vitamin C: Both Quercetin and Vitamin C have wonderful anti-histamine properties. Vitamin C further has the ability to aid in detoxifying the body of excess Histamine. Quercetin also has the ability to decrease inflammation in the sinuses, which further results in a reduction in pain and mucous.

Bromelain: This supplement aids in reducing inflammation in the sinuses therefore reducing the permeability of the mucous membranes and thus decreasing mucous production as a result.

Hydrastis canadensis: This is a herb commonly known as Goldenseal. It has wonderful anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. Goldenseal futher has the ability to reduce inflammation in the sinuses, allowing for the mucous present in the sinuses to drain.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine: Commonly known as NAC, this supplement has a wonderful ability to dissolve mucous present in the sinuses. It further has the ability to protect the entire upper respiratory tract from infection. NAC has been proven to improve mucous drainage by increasing the movement of the cilia in the upper airways.

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR SINUS

Kali mur: wonderful in cases where the sinus is thick and white and difficult to expel.

Kali bich: useful when the mucous secretions are yellow and thick with pain in specific spots in the sinuses. There is pain in the throat and an associated punched-out feeling in the stomach due to constant swallowing of mucous. The mucous can also be blood-streaked.

Merc sol: great to use when there is severe pain at the root of the nose where the individual cannot even wear glasses. The sinus can be associated with a left-sided earache which is worse for swallowing.

Rosa canina Gemmo: A wonderful sinus drainer which aids in reducing inflammation in the sinuses. The bonus of this remedy is that it tastes great too- so this is a wonderful option for children!

Sambucus nigra: This is prepared by using the elderberry plant. Not only does this herb help to boost the immune system, but is also a wonderful sinus drainer.