Su Helu has cough, fever and runny nose. Obviously it's just a cold. Why can't they let it go? Watch out! You may have sinusitis. In Taiwan Province Province, about 2 million people suffer from sinusitis every year, which is not small. If it is not handled properly, it may not only make the eyes fester and blind, but even endanger life. According to media reports in Taiwan Province Province, there was a patient who went blind without warning. After doctor's examination and operation, it was found that it was caused by sinusitis, and the lesion oppressed the optic nerve. Another patient was not properly treated because of sinusitis, and sinus abscess invaded the brain, causing brain abscess, which was almost fatal! ! What is sinusitis? Sinusitis refers to the inflammation of the sinuses in the human body caused by some reasons. Inflammation of the sinuses may lead to excessive mucus accumulation in the sinuses, causing obstruction, thus aggravating the condition. In addition to inflammation, the junction of sinus and nose is blocked, which leads to nasal congestion, nasal congestion, cough and dull sense of smell. In severe cases, it may even make the patient blind or even die. This is a disease that needs patient treatment. Where are the sinuses? Sinus are many cavities located in the head. These cavities are surrounded by skulls, filled with air and symmetrical. Generally distributed near the eyes and nose, there are four pairs. Sinus has many functions, such as reducing the weight of skull and helping to make sounds. Healthy sinus surfaces secrete mucus to protect themselves from foreign bacteria. Causes of Sinusitis The website "NHS Inform" of NHS Scotland points out that the nasal cavity is a small cavity filled with air behind cheekbones and forehead, and mucus produced in the sinus will flow into the nasal cavity through small tubes. When these channels are blocked by inflammation and swelling of nasal mucosa, sinusitis will be caused. After the upper respiratory tract such as colds and flu is attacked by germs, the germs may spread to the sinuses, causing acute sinusitis. In addition, tooth or gum infection may sometimes lead to sinus infection. At present, the cause of chronic sinusitis has not been fully clarified. Possible reasons include allergic rhinitis, asthma, pollinosis and other nasal polyps, and low immunity of smoking. Nasal mucosa is a sensitive and particularly prone to congestion and swelling, and the main cause of sinusitis is that the sinus is blocked by foreign * *, which makes the nasal mucosa and cilia unable to discharge secretions and dust smoothly, leading to nasal congestion and bacterial infection. Foreign * * *, the most common are the following: cold, smoking, dust allergens, tooth extraction, or dental implant surgery, which hurts the nasal cavity and causes infection, trauma, impact on the sinus, and deformation of the sinus ostium. Symptoms of sinusitis usually occur after upper respiratory tract infections such as colds. Symptoms include yellow-green runny nose, stuffy nose, pain around eyes, face or head, compression or swelling, headache of sinus (pain of cheekbones, forehead and bridge of nose), toothache, decreased sense of smell, bad breath, decreased sense of smell, fever, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, cough, orbital edema, dizziness, excessive phlegm, sinusitis and cold. What is the difference? Nakano, a professor of otorhinolaryngology at Tokyo Women's Medical University in Japan, explained that sinusitis is similar to a cold, so patients will be easily overlooked, but sinusitis will last for more than three months and is a chronic disease. Although sinusitis is very similar to a cold, there are still some differences between them. The nose of sinusitis will be thicker and may flow back. Cough will last for a long time, with fewer symptoms such as fever. Can sinusitis be contagious? Sinusitis is caused by pathogens in the sinuses, so these viruses, bacteria or molds may of course be indirectly transmitted to children through secretions. Therefore, if there is adult sinusitis at home, in addition to cleaning the environment at home frequently, children should also wash their hands frequently to prevent pathogens from inadvertently touching the nose and mouth. Diagnosis of sinusitis The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery points out that sinusitis can be roughly divided into acute and chronic, and doctors may also need nasal water, nasal secretions, nasal polyps or CT scans to diagnose chronic sinusitis. Acute sinusitis: symptoms appear within 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis: Symptoms appear for more than 12 weeks. If the cold symptoms get worse after getting better, or if they don't get better within 10 days, it is recommended to see a doctor. The website "NHS Inform" points out that the symptoms of most patients with sinusitis will be relieved within 2-3 weeks. Health care at home includes: using painkillers, using nasal decongestants (not more than a week), warming your face regularly, and cleaning your nose with normal saline. If the symptoms do not improve or even worsen, you can ask your doctor to evaluate whether you need to use antibiotics, corticosteroids and other drugs or treat them in other ways. Su Helu has cough, fever and runny nose. Obviously it's just a cold. Why can't they let it go? Watch out! You may have sinusitis. In Taiwan Province Province, about 2 million people suffer from sinusitis every year, which is not small. If it is not handled properly, it may not only make the eyes fester and blind, but even endanger life. According to media reports in Taiwan Province Province, there was a patient who went blind without warning. After doctor's examination and operation, it was found that it was caused by sinusitis, and the lesion oppressed the optic nerve. Another patient was not properly treated because of sinusitis, and sinus abscess invaded the brain, causing brain abscess, which was almost fatal! ! What is sinusitis? Sinusitis refers to the inflammation of the sinuses in the human body caused by some reasons. Inflammation of the sinuses may lead to excessive mucus accumulation in the sinuses, causing obstruction, thus aggravating the condition. In addition to inflammation, the junction of sinus and nose is blocked, which leads to nasal congestion, nasal congestion, cough and dull sense of smell. In severe cases, it may even make the patient blind or even die. This is a disease that needs patient treatment. Where are the sinuses? Sinus are many cavities located in the head. These cavities are surrounded by skulls, filled with air and symmetrical. Generally distributed near the eyes and nose, there are four pairs. Sinus has many functions, such as reducing the weight of skull and helping to make sounds. Healthy sinus surfaces secrete mucus to protect themselves from foreign bacteria. Causes of Sinusitis The website "NHS Inform" of NHS Scotland points out that the nasal cavity is a small cavity filled with air behind cheekbones and forehead, and mucus produced in the sinus will flow into the nasal cavity through small tubes. When these channels are blocked by inflammation and swelling of nasal mucosa, sinusitis will be caused. After the upper respiratory tract such as colds and flu is attacked by germs, the germs may spread to the sinuses, causing acute sinusitis. In addition, tooth or gum infection may sometimes lead to sinus infection. At present, the cause of chronic sinusitis has not been fully clarified. Possible reasons include allergic rhinitis, asthma, pollinosis and other nasal polyps, and low immunity of smoking. Nasal mucosa is a sensitive and particularly prone to congestion and swelling, and the main cause of sinusitis is that the sinus is blocked by foreign * *, which makes the nasal mucosa and cilia unable to discharge secretions and dust smoothly, leading to nasal congestion and bacterial infection. Foreign * * *, the most common are the following: cold, smoking, dust allergens, tooth extraction, or dental implant surgery, which hurts the nasal cavity and causes infection, trauma, impact on the sinus, and deformation of the sinus ostium. Symptoms of sinusitis usually occur after upper respiratory tract infections such as colds. Symptoms include yellow-green runny nose, stuffy nose, pain around eyes, face or head, compression or swelling, headache of sinus (pain of cheekbones, forehead and bridge of nose), toothache, decreased sense of smell, bad breath, decreased sense of smell, fever, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, cough, orbital edema, dizziness, excessive phlegm, sinusitis and cold. What is the difference? Nakano, a professor of otorhinolaryngology at Tokyo Women's Medical University in Japan, explained that sinusitis is similar to a cold, so patients will be easily overlooked, but sinusitis will last for more than three months and is a chronic disease. Although sinusitis is very similar to a cold, there are still some differences between them. The nose of sinusitis will be thicker and may flow back. Cough will last for a long time, with fewer symptoms such as fever. Can sinusitis be contagious? Sinusitis is caused by pathogens in the sinuses, so these viruses, bacteria or molds may of course be indirectly transmitted to children through secretions. Therefore, if there is adult sinusitis at home, in addition to cleaning the environment at home frequently, children should also wash their hands frequently to prevent pathogens from inadvertently touching the nose and mouth. Diagnosis of sinusitis The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery points out that sinusitis can be roughly divided into acute and chronic, and doctors may also need nasal water, nasal secretions, nasal polyps or CT scans to diagnose chronic sinusitis. Acute sinusitis: symptoms appear within 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis: Symptoms appear for more than 12 weeks. If the cold symptoms get worse after getting better, or if they don't get better within 10 days, it is recommended to see a doctor. The website "NHS Inform" points out that the symptoms of most patients with sinusitis will be relieved within 2-3 weeks. Health care at home includes: using painkillers, using nasal decongestants (not more than a week), warming your face regularly, and cleaning your nose with normal saline. If the symptoms do not improve or even worsen, you can ask your doctor to evaluate whether you need to use antibiotics, corticosteroids and other drugs or treat them in other ways. Treatment of sinusitis If you suspect that you have sinusitis, you can go to the Otolaryngology Department for consultation. Zhang Zhiming, an otolaryngologist in Taiwan Province, once wrote that the initial treatment of most sinusitis is oral antibiotics to help inhibit bacteria and reduce swelling, which can usually be cured within two weeks. However, if it is sinusitis for more than three months, most of the sinuses have been blocked or have something similar to polyps, and surgery may be needed to restore the smoothness of the sinuses; However, if the patient is in poor health, not suitable for surgery or does not want to have an operation, he can also consult with the doctor and decide whether to wash his nose for a long time according to his condition and physical condition, so as to reduce maintenance and avoid the deterioration of his condition. Treatment methods and drugs related to sinusitis include: antibiotics (used for sinusitis caused by bacterial infection), steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, sympathomimetic drugs (used to suppress congestion of nasal mucosa) and antihistamines. Sinus irrigation surgery: functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS): This operation requires general anesthesia. With the help of the endoscope, the doctor will insert the instrument through the nostril to suck out the mucus in the sinus, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning the sinus. Because this operation will keep the patient's nasal function at the same time, he will be hospitalized for a day or two after operation, and he can be discharged if there is no abnormality. Relieve and prevent sinusitis: saline nasal washing: after adding 1 teaspoon of salt into 500ml of water and mixing evenly, press one side of the nose, and let the saline pour into the nostril to let the saline flow out of the mouth. In addition, if it is not brewed with boiling water, try to use it up within 24 hours to avoid bacterial growth. Acupoint relief: The following ways are helpful for nasal congestion and sinusitis. Xiang Ying Point (located in the depression on both sides of the nose wing): Pressing with the index finger until it is hot can effectively prevent nasal congestion and sinusitis. Tang Yin point and temple (located in the center of eyebrows and eyes, slightly outward): circle with thumb and repeat 30~50 times. Headache (located in the depression between the head and the pupil): Press with the thumb from bottom to top. Nose washer: There are many simple nose washers on the market, which can effectively help to eliminate mucosal swelling and increase the cleaning ability of nasal cilia. When using them, you must use 0.9 ~ 3% physiological saline, otherwise the nasal congestion will be more serious. Nasal spray: nasal spray is recommended to use steroid nasal spray prescribed by doctors, which can be used for a long time without side effects; However, most nasal sprays sold in the market are anti-congestion sympathomimetic agents, which can only be used for a short time. In addition to the above methods, we should pay more attention to the following points in our life in order to keep our nose and body in the best condition: eat less spicy food to maintain normal work and rest and exercise regularly. In dry places, we can put warm wet towels on our noses, eyes and cheeks, and wear masks during a small amount of alcohol, tobacco and flu.