Sinus Infection

What is Sinus Infection?
Also called as Sinusitis (medical term) is commonly caused by either cold, allergies, bacterial infection or abnormal growth that is blocking our nasal passage.

Symptoms?
The common symptoms are stuffed nose and headache. I personally experience these symptoms. Many of my friends having a Sinus without actually realizing it.  Other signs includes facial tenderness, bad breath, sore throat, coughing and yellowish greenish discharge from your nasal. It can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head

Causes?
Allergens, pollutants, bacteria and fungi. Bacteria that normally cause acute sinusitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis. These microorganisms, along with Staphylococcus aureus and some anaerobes (bacteria that live without oxygen), are involved in chronic sinusitis.


Oriental Treatment?

In Malaysia, most of the Malay treatment available offer you a sinus treatment procedure using resdung sticks which contains selected herbs and bee honey. This treatment usually took around 30 minutes per session. I personally tried the treatment couple of times. However this treatment need to be done constantly in certain amount of times. But honestly, it feels so good and relief with all the itchiness around your nose and face gone after having the treatment. The sticks also can be bought in the herbs store and can be done at home.

7 Tips to avoid Sinus:
1. Avoid keeping pets such as dogs, cats or rabbits inside the house. 
2. Do not use blanket, bed and pillow sheets made from animal furs.
3. Wash your blanket, bed and pillow sheets with hot water to kill the germs and bugs.
4. Avoid eating foods that you have an allergy to (i.e: seafood).
5. Drinks plenty amount of warm water.
6. Wash your face regularly, better with warm water especially when you just coming back from work or shopping.
7. Clean your carpets or rugs regularly. Do not forget to wear face mask especially when you are cleaning the dusty area around the house.    
 

Useful references:
emedicinehealth.com
webmd.com 
buzzle.com