Betul, mbak Ela,
Cara itu juga yang dianjurkan oleh Mayoclinic koq, mirip2.....sebetulnya
yang utama memang mencairkan itu cairan yang ngendap, larutan garam sangat
efektif (mirip2 breathy gitu lah). Ada koq di bagian bawah artikel ini dan
juga artikel sebelumnya.
mama Nayma
On 2/20/08, 2Fa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> just sharing... dahulu kala pernah liat di oprah pas sesi nya ask dr Oz,
> utk
> ngatasi sinus gampang aja caranya : air hangat diksh garam, taro di
> semacam
> teko kecil gitu (mereka nyebutnya netty pot), trus kepala gitu agak
> ditundukin miring (kyk tdr tengkurap kepalanya miring), trus di alirin deh
> itu airnya lewat lubang hidung yg 1 dan akan keluar di lubang hidung
> lainnya.
>
> Dr testimoni pr penonton yg punya sinus akut, cara ini berhasil
> menghilangkan sinus yg sdh bertahun2 mereka idap.
>
> On 2/20/08, Lif Rahayu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Mbak,
> >
> > Ini bagian kedua ya, sinusitis kronik. Dua artikel ini saya ambil dari
> > www.mayoclinic.com
> >
> > Chronic sinusitis
> > Introduction
> >
> > Chronic sinusitis is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic
> illnesses
> > in
> > the United States, affecting 30 million to 40 million Americans each
> year.
> >
> > Chronic sinusitis begins with an inflammation of the mucous membranes in
> > your sinuses — the air-filled passages around your nose and throat. The
> > inflammation causes fluid buildup eventually plugging the sinus cavity
> and
> > preventing normal mucus drainage.
> >
> > Chronic sinusitis can be a miserable condition that significantly
> impairs
> > your quality of life. If you have chronic sinusitis, you may have
> > difficulty
> > breathing through the nose, experience frequent headaches and tenderness
> > in
> > the face or aching behind the eyes. You may also have frequent yellow or
> > greenish discharge from your nose or drainage down the back of your
> > throat.
> >
> > Chronic sinusitis can be caused by infections of the upper respiratory
> > tract
> > — the nose, pharynx, sinuses and throat — but there are noninfectious
> > triggers too. Allergies are a common cause, and anatomical problems such
> > as
> > a deviated nasal septum can bring on chronic sinusitis. Other suspected
> > causes include mold or fungi in the sinuses.
> >
> > Most cases of sinusitis are acute, meaning they resolve in less than
> four
> > weeks. However, when the condition recurs or endures longer than 12
> > consecutive weeks, you've developed a case of chronic sinusitis.
> > Signs and symptoms
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> > The signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis are similar to acute
> > sinusitis,
> > except they last longer and often cause more significant fatigue.
> Chronic
> > sinusitis usually does not cause fever.
> >
> > The signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis include:
> >
> > - Facial pain and pressure especially in the forehead, temples,
> > cheeks, nose and behind the eyes
> > - Difficulty breathing through the nose
> > - Drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose or
> > down the back of the throat
> > - Reduced sense of smell or taste
> > - Nasal obstruction or congestion
> > - Aching in your upper jaw and teeth
> > - Headache
> > - Teeth pain
> > - Bad breath (halitosis)
> > - Ear pain
> > - Fatigue
> > - Cough
> > - Nausea
> > - Sore throat
> >
> > Causes
> >
> > Anything that inflames the membranes of the sinus cavity or blocks the
> > sinus
> > passages from draining normally can cause sinusitis.
> >
> > Common causes of sinus blockage include allergies, viral and bacterial
> > infections, and nasal polyps.
> >
> > - *Allergies.* Anything that causes an allergic reaction, such as
> > pollen, pet dander or dust mites, can trigger an attack response from
> > your
> > body. The results of this battle mimic the signs and symptoms of a
> cold,
> > such as stuffy nose, itchy eyes and cough, and can cause congestion in
> > the
> > sinuses.
> > - *Respiratory tract infections.* Infections in your respiratory tract
> > — most commonly, colds — can inflame and thicken your sinus membranes,
> > impeding mucus drainage and creating conditions ripe for growth of
> > bacteria.
> > These infections can be viral, bacterial or fungal in nature.
> > - *Nasal or sinus obstructions.* Nasal polyps are small growths that
> > can obstruct the sinus passages. Sinus blockagecan also be triggered
> by
> > other anatomical problems such as a deviated or crooked septum — the
> > wall
> > between your nostrils — or particularly small openings between your
> > sinuses
> > and nasal cavity.
> > - *Other medical conditions.* The complications of cystic fibrosis,
> > HIV and other immunodeficiency diseases can result in nasal blockage.
> > For
> > example, with cystic fibrosis your body's secretions become thick and
> > sticky
> > in your sinuses as well as in your lungs.
> > - *Trauma to the face.* A fractured or broken facial bone may cause
> > obstruction of the sinus passages.
> > - *Mold in the sinuses.* Some experts believe that chronic sinusitis
> > is triggered by an allergic reaction to mold in the nasal cavity.
> > - *Airborne fungus.* Some experts believe that the cause of chronic
> > sinusitis is due to an inflammatory reaction to certain types of
> > airborne
> > fungi. These fungi are present in virtually everyone. However,
> sufferers
> > of
> > chronic sinusitis may react to the fungi by producing cytokines or
> > elevated
> > levels of eosinophils in the sinuses. Cytokines are compounds that
> cause
> > or
> > regulate inflammation and other immune responses. Eosinophils are a
> type
> > of
> > white blood cell that can cause inflammation in the sinuses. This
> > reaction
> > may trigger the inflammation that leads to chronic sinusitis in some
> > people.
> >
> >
> > When to seek medical advice
> >
> > People may have several episodes of acute sinusitis, lasting less than
> > four
> > weeks, before developing chronic sinusitis. If you've had sinusitis a
> > number
> > of times and the condition fails to respond to treatment, or if your
> > infection has lasted more than three months, ask your doctor to test for
> > chronic sinusitis. You may be referred to an allergist or an ear, nose
> and
> > throat specialist.
> > Complications
> >
> > Chronic sinusitis can increase the frequency and severity of asthmatic
> > flare-ups in people with asthma. In cases where sinusitis is caused by
> an
> > underlying infection, complications may include meningitis, in which
> > infection spreads to the lining of the brain, and vision problems should
> > the
> > infection spread to the eye socket.
> > Screening and diagnosis
> >
> > Because the symptoms of chronic sinusitis can resemble those of colds or
> > allergies, chronic sinusitis can be difficult to diagnose. Tell your
> > doctor
> > as much as possible about your symptoms.
> >
> > Your doctor may use several methods to help screen for chronic
> sinusitis:
> >
> > - *Nasal endoscopy.* A thin, flexible tube (endoscope) with a
> > fiber-optic light inserted through your nose allows your doctor to
> > visually
> > inspect the inside of your sinuses.
> > - *Imaging studies.* Images taken using computerized tomography (CT)
> > or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can show details of your sinuses
> and
> > nasal area. These may identify a deep inflammation or physical
> > obstruction
> > that's difficult to detect using an endoscope.
> > - *Nasal and sinus cultures.* Laboratory tests are generally
> > unnecessary for diagnosing chronic sinusitis. However, in cases in
> which
> > the
> > condition fails to respond to treatment or is progressing, tissue
> > cultures
> > may help pinpoint the cause, such as identifying a bacterial pathogen.
> > - *An allergy test.* If your doctor suspects that the condition may be
> > brought on by allergies, an allergy skin test may be recommended. A
> skin
> > test is safe and quick and can help pinpoint the allergen that's
> > responsible
> > for your nasal flare-ups.
> >
> > Treatment
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> > A doctor's approach to treating chronic sinusitis will aim to clear the
> > nasal passages and also eliminate the underlying cause.
> >
> > Treatments for chronic sinusitis include:
> >
> > - *Antibiotics.* A course of antibiotics can help eliminate sinusitis
> > caused by a bacterial infection. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic
> > therapy for three to 12 weeks, or until you've been symptom-free for
> > seven
> > days.
> > - *Corticosteroids.* Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to
> > reduce swelling if you have severe inflammation of your sinuses.
> > Corticosteroids may be delivered through the nose, such as Flonase,
> > Beconase
> > or Nasacort, or taken orally, as in the case of prednisone.
> > - *Decongestants and antihistamines.* Taken orally or in the form of a
> > nasal spray, decongestants or antihistamines can help dry up or shrink
> > the
> > backed-up mucus and give temporary relief by helping to drain the
> > sinuses.
> > Examples of these medications include Afrin, Sudafed, Allegra and
> > Claritin.
> > - *Moisture and humidification.* Flushing the nasal cavity with saline
> > nasal sprays can help loosen dried mucus. In dry climates, installing
> > misters or humidifiers in the home can promote nasal drainage.
> > - *Immunotherapy.* If allergies are contributing to the sinusitis,
> > stimulating the antibodies that block the body's reaction to specific
> > allergens may help alleviate the condition.
> >
> > In cases that continue to resist treatment or medication, endoscopic
> sinus
> > surgery may be an option. For this procedure, the doctor uses an
> > endoscope,
> > a thin, flexible tube with an attached light, to explore your sinus
> > passages. Then, depending on the source of obstruction, the doctor may
> use
> > various tools to remove tissue or shave away a bone or polyp that's
> > causing
> > nasal blockage. Enlarging a narrow sinus opening may also be an option
> to
> > promote drainage.
> >
> > Another treatment method that may become more common is balloon
> > rhinoplasty
> > which helps open the sinuses by inserting and then inflating a balloon
> > inside the sinus cavities. The procedure is less invasive than is sinus
> > surgery. However, it's relatively new and long-term results are still
> > unclear.
> > Prevention
> >
> > You can reduce your risk of developing chronic sinusitis by:
> >
> > - *Good hygiene.* Wash your hands frequently, especially before meals,
> > to avoid contracting viral, bacterial or fungal infections.
> > - *Carefully managing allergies.* Work with your doctor to get
> > symptoms quickly under control.
> > - *Treating cold symptoms immediately.* Drink plenty of fluids and
> > keep your nasal passages clear when you contract a cold. Use
> > decongestants
> > and try to prevent a cold from lingering.
> > - *Avoiding cigarette smoke and polluted air.* These contaminants can
> > irritate and inflame your nasal passages.
> > - *Using a humidifier.* Adding moisture to the air can keep your nasal
> > passages clear.
> > - *Taking care to prevent asthma attacks.* Try to eliminate potential
> > triggers of an asthma attack. Limit exposure to allergens, tobacco
> smoke
> > and
> > other causes.
> >
> > Self-care
> >
> > You can help alleviate the symptoms of chronic sinusitis:
> >
> > - Avoid bending over, which may increase the pressure or pain you feel
> > in the face.
> > - Apply warm facial packs to relieve discomfort.
> > - Inhale steam from a kettle or basin of boiling water to help clear
> > the nasal passages.
> > - Install a humidifier to keep the air in your home moist and clean.
> > - Drink plenty of fluids to help dilute your nasal secretions.
> >
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