Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers advises patients on how to improve acute sinusitis
A stuffed nose, along with feeling pressure on the cheekbones, over the forehead or near the eyes is often associated with acute sinusitis.
"Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold, which is an infection with a virus. In some cases, an infection with bacteria develops," says Mayo Clinic.
Some people are more at risk of developing acute sinusitis than others. For example, those who have a nasal passage abnormality could be at risk. Some allergic conditions like hay fever, exposure to smoke, and other medical conditions, such as an immune system disorder or cystic fibrosis, could make some people susceptible. However, there are several treatment options available.
"I'm very excited about balloon sinuplasty, balloon dilation. I always tell people that I went to a conference, I think this was back in 2005 in San Francisco and, at the very end, they were talking about balloon dilation. I remember thinking, Wow, if you could eventually do this in the office, this would be a game changer because you could take what we've been doing in the operating room for years, you can move it to a less-invasive, maybe easier environment," Dr. Monty Trimble of Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers said.
It is always advisable to visit a professional about acute or chronic sinusitis if you are experiencing
“When you have persistent issues, it's best to get them assessed, then get them addressed effectively. Because one thing we know is that the longer significant sinus disease persists, the more untreatable it becomes and the more aggressive the treatment needs to be,” Trimble said.
According to Mayo Clinic, acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose (sinuses) to become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up.
With acute sinusitis, it might be difficult to breathe through the nose. The area around the eyes and face might feel swollen, and patients often have throbbing facial pain or a
Acute sinusitis is most likely to be caused by the common cold. Unless a bacterial infection develops, most cases resolve within a week to 10 days. Home remedies may be all a person needs to treat acute sinusitis. Sinusitis that lasts more than 12 weeks, despite medical treatment, is referred to as chronic sinusitis.
Please take this Sinus Self-Assessment Quiz to evaluate your symptoms and find out if you could benefit from seeing a doctor about acute sinusitis.
Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers is committed to providing the best sinus and allergy relief in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area and beyond, using the most advanced, proven patient-friendly techniques available. With 29 million Americans suffering from sinusitis and 242,000 annual chronic sinusitis ER visits, our mission is to provide minimally invasive options for needed long-lasting relief so that patients can get back to living. We call this mission Breathe Free and Live Well, and it is the North Star that guides us in each unique, collaborative patient interaction. To learn more about Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, please visit our website.
