Sinusitis

Friends of Hermina, sinusitis is a condition where there is inflammation of the sinus walls. There are 2 types of sinusitis, namely chronic sinusitis and acute sinusitis. The cause of sinusitis is a viral infection or allergies which can cause swelling of the walls in the nose.

 

     Chronic sinusitis is a type of sinusitis that can occur when the space in the nose and head is swollen for more than 12 weeks. This condition is usually caused by an infection, nasal polyps, or bone abnormalities in the nasal cavity. Meanwhile, acute sinusitis is different from chronic sinusitis, because acute sinusitis generally lasts 1-2 weeks, usually caused by a cold that comes from a viral infection. However, there are times when allergies and bacterial and fungal infections can also trigger this type of sinus.

 

Here are 7 important facts about sinusitis that Hermina's friends should know, namely:

1. Flu due to sinus takes a long time to heal

2. The color of sinus mucus is different from the color of mucus during a cold

3. Coughing up phlegm is a sign of sinusitis

4. The cause of sinuses is not only due to viruses

5. Sinusitis can recur

6. Sinusitis can cause complications

7. Sinusitis can be treated

 

      The common causes of recurring sinusitis are due to infection, exposure to dust, cigarette smoke, air, and decreased body immunity. If sinusitis recurs, sufferers may also experience fatigue and experience problems with the sense of smell or taste, bad breath, fever, coughing and headaches. So sinusitis is a disease that must be treated because it can cause complications that can occur if an infection in one of the sinus cavities can easily spread and become an infection in other organs.

 

      One solution for sinusitis is to perform Caldwell-Luc or CWL surgery. CWL action is a surgical procedure aimed at removing growths and improving sinus drainage. This surgery creates a passage between the nose and the cavities under the eyes, which then helps the drainage of the nose to be smooth.

 

      But before it occurs, sinusitis can be prevented, among others, by adopting a healthy lifestyle, diligently maintaining cleanliness, and avoiding allergy-triggering substances. Treatment of sinusitis also depends on the type, but in general it is still taking medication from a doctor. For Friends of Hermina who want to consult or experience complaints that lead to sinusitis, immediately consult an ENT Specialist Doctor, for further information, please call 0821-3552-2454.