WHAT IS SINUSITIS ?
Inflammation of sinuses is called sinusitis. Sinuses are hollow air filled sacs lined by mucous membrane. sinusitis mainly interferes with the way mucus normally drains, and makes your nose stuffy. it can also caused by some infection or by some growths in the sinuses . It can affect any age group. running and stuffy nose, swollen area around the eyes and headaches are some common symptoms of sinusitis.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SINUSITIS ?
- It can be caused due to bacterial or viral infections like streptococcus pneumoniae , rhibo virus , influenza virus , adenovirus etc.
- Nasal infections
- Dental infections
- Nasal polyps
- Respiratory tract infections
- Nasal septum deviation
- Trauma
- Blood borne infections
- Dry cough
- Atmospheric pollution
- Tonsillitis
- Adenoiditis
WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF SINUSITIS ?
These are some common signs and symptoms of sinusitis:
- Post nasal discharge
- Pain and swelling around the eyes
- Snoring
- Nasal congestion
- Tenderness around the eyes
- Reduced smell sensation and taste sensation
TYPES OF SINUSITIS:
Acute sinusitis is when respiratory symptoms lasts only upto weeks while chronic sinusitis is said to be when the respiratory symptoms lasts for more than 12 weeks.
COMPLICATIONS OF SINUSITIS:
- Middle ear infection
- Laryngitis
- Pharyngitis
- Asthma aggravation
- Mucocele
- Parasinusitis
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR SINUSITIS:
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre has its own SINUSITIS CARE KIT for pure and herbal treatment of sinusitis. This kit has :
- COUGH CARE POWDER
INGREDIENTS: This is a mixture of pure herbs & minerals which contains – Abhrak bhasma, Sitopladi churna, Godanti bhasma, Laxmi vilas rasa, etc.
BENEFITS: The powder is beneficial in a variety of diseases relating to respiratory disease, digestive system, immune system, etc. It can work in the management of cough, chronic fever, sore throat, tonsillitis, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Sachet twice daily with normal water.
- KAS SHWAS HARI RASA
INGREDIENTS. The tablets contain – Shwas kasa chintamani rasa, Sutshekhar rasa, Laxmivilas nardiya rasa, Talisadi churna processed in Bhawana Vasa Kwath.
BENEFITS: Kas Shwas Hari rasa is an excellent remedy for upper respiratory related problems. It balances Kapha and reduces Vata Dosha It is traditionally administrated in problems like recurring cough, migraine, asthma, sinusitis, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- COUGH GO TABLETS
INGREDIENTS: Cough Go tablets help in balancing the kapha dosha. It shows effective results in Chronic Cough,common cold, and all respiratory diseasesalong with Seasonal Allergy, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma. It contains pure herbal ingredients like Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Laxmi vilas rasa, Abhrak bhasam, Tankan bhasam etc.
BENEFITS: These ingredients contain natural Kapha doshahar properties and help in curing all respiratory diseases and diseases related to Kapha dosha, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Bronchodilator, Immuno-modulator, Expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- BRONCHO CARE SYRUP:
BENEFITS: Broncho Caresyrup is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It act on Vata and Kapha dosha from which it mainly reduces Kapha. It means it reduces phelgm production in the lungs and balances sections in the body. It exerts mucolytic and expectorant action on the respiratory system. It increases digestive firewhich help improve appetite. It also help in chronic bronchitis and asthma symptoms. Broncho care is antioxidant, anti inflammatory, immuno modulator and a good detoxifier.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.
- ANU TAILAM
INGREDIENTS: Anu tailam is very refreshing and can be used for mental fatigue also. The base oil of Anu Tailam is Sesame oil and other ingredients like– Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Chandan (Santalum album), Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus), etc
BENEFITS: Anu tailam is the wonderful Ayurvedic nasal oil that is a very effective remedy for allergies, sinusitis, headache, etc. This herbal oil has both the lubricating and cooling effect. It cleanses and moistens the mucous membranes, kills bacteria and fungi, thin mucus and stimulates its flow, shrinks swelling in the mucous membrane of the sinus. It possesses anti-bacterial properties and eliminates the excess mucus from the nasal cavity and balances adequate secretion of mucus.
Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.
- TRIKATU TABLETS:
INGREDIENTS: This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body.
BENEFITS : Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxin hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation, Flatulence, Loss of appetite, Abdominal bloating, Abdominal distension, Indigestion, Hyperthyroidism, Belching, Tinnitus, Boosts metabolism, Weight management.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.