Sinusitis Infection Therapy

Anatomy Simplified

Humans have four pairs of paranasal sinuses. These air-filled hollow cavities are located in several areas of the skull. They are lined by a mucous membrane and have orifices known as ostia that open into the nasal cavity. Each pair of sinus has its own name. The frontal sinuses are found above the eyes, in the forehead bone.  The maxillary sinuses are situated in the cheekbones, under the eyes.  On the other hand, the ethmoid sinuses are located between the eyes and the nose.  Finally, there are the sphenoid sinuses which can be seen in the center of the skull, behind the nose and the eyes.

A sinus infection can commence from ordinary colds or flu. When the infection is not resolved immediately, sometimes, the inflammation progresses to the sinuses, despite their distal location.

Sinus infections are common, in fact, according to statistics, at least a few million Americans are affected by it. It is also one of the leading diagnoses that warrant consultation and treatment.

How are sinus infections treated? Here are some revolutionary ways:

Sinus Nebulization

Your doctor is most likely to prescribe to you a combination of medications including decongestants, anti-inflammatory meds and anti-infectives. But of course, you already know that. What could be new to you however, is how these sinus infection medications can be administered. Usually, when we think of medications, we think about syrups, tablets or capsules. On the other hand, nowadays, compounding pharmacies, particularly Sinus Dynamics, has enabled alternative ways of administering medications. One of these alternatives is through sinus nebulization. A nebulizer works by converting liquid medications to mist or aerosol which can then be inhaled, making the action similar to nasal sprays. SinusAero is one of the best nebulizers in the market right now. Among its impressive features include a powerful aerosolizing mechanism that enables it to consistently produce mist particles as small as 1.0 to 3.3 microns, enough to get through even congested sinuses. Aside from fast and effective treatment, SinusAero is also very efficient because unlike other nebulizers, no medication is ever wasted because every single drop of the liquid medication is converted into mist. Treatment course can be completed in as short as 5 minutes rather than the usual 20-30 minutes.

Medicated Irrigation

Still another alternative form of sinus medication administration is through irrigation. Typically, irrigation is just seen as a means to wash out debris and bacteria by flushing or washing the sinuses and nasal cavities with saline solution. However, Sinus Dynamics has made medicated irrigation possible. They have created an entire line of sinus medications in preparations suitable for use with their irrigator, ActiveSinus. With ActiveSinus, sinus medications can be administered directly to the swollen sinuses. The liquid form has a high absorption rate and the specially designed bottle helps ensure that the irrigation process doesn’t cause irritation and discomfort to the patient.