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Are you suffering from frequent sinus headaches and pain in the forehead or between the eyes? Do you keep getting sinus infections? Are you looking to avoid surgery on your sinuses? Have you tried various treatments and not had any relief? Osteopathic healing hands provide natural holistic treatment for chronic sinus infection using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). visit today or book an appointment online,
Studies have shown:
In most cases, it starts with a common cold, which is caused by a virus. People who suffer from allergies that affect the nose (like pollen allergy, also called hay fever), as well as people who may have chronic nasal symptoms not caused by allergy, are also prone to develop episodes of acute. Rarely, fungal infections can occur in adults.
Drainage of sinus cavities is not only accomplished by gravity, but it also requires normal bone motion, functional ciliary motion, and free flow of mucus. Ethmoid and maxillary sinuses are present at birth; frontal and sphenoid sinuses do not appear until age 8 to 10 years. Compression of the head during delivery or from postnatal trauma can encroach on the size of the sinus cavities and interfere with normal drainage.
it often occurs in people with asthma, the majority of who have allergies. Another group of people who may develop it more severely are those with significant anatomic (structure) variations inside the nose, such as a deviated septum, that leads to blockage of mucus.
In general, people who have reduced immune function (such as those with primary immune deficiency or HIV infection) or abnormalities in mucus secretion or mucus movement (such as those with cystic fibrosis) are more likely to suffer from this disease.
Next sectionOne of the most common symptoms is, sinus pain, and the location depends on which sinus is affected.
If you have earaches, neck pain, and deep achiness, you may have an infection in the sphenoid sinuses, although these sinuses are less frequently affected.
In addition to the pain, people with this frequently have thick nasal secretions that are yellow, green, or blood-tinged. Sometimes these secretions, referred to as post-nasal drip, drain into the back of the throat. Acute and it is strongly associated with nasal symptoms such as a stuffy nose, or polyps as well as with a general feeling of fullness over the entire face.
Less common symptoms can include tiredness, decreased sense of smell, cough that may be more severe at night, sore throat, bad breath, and fever.
Next sectionIt is diagnosed by taking a thorough history and physical examination. Imaging may be ordered if your doctor deems it necessary. Other tests your doctor may use include:
Treatment usually involves a conservative approach which includes:
Osteopath treatment for Sinusitis
Frequently asked questions
Do you prescribe medication or perform surgery?
Osteopathic care at our Houston clinic focuses on non-pharmacological, hands-on approaches. While Dr. Banik is a licensed physician who understands when medication or surgery may be necessary, her clinic emphasizes natural techniques that may reduce reliance on prescriptions or invasive procedures.
What can I expect at my first appointment?
The first visit is an hour long, during which I take an extensive history to understand your unique situation. Then the rest of the time is spent performing osteopathic manipulative treatment. It is best if you wear loose, comfortable clothing for your treatments. Follow-up visits are half an hour.
What is osteopathic care?
Osteopathic medicine combines the knowledge of a fully licensed physician (DO) with hands-on techniques designed to ease discomfort and support the body’s natural ability to move and function. Many of our Houston patients describe feeling more mobile and energized after sessions.
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