Allergy-Triggered Sinusitis

migraine-headache Q: I have developed allergy-triggered sinsuitis - dust and diary products seem to be the biggest culprits. Can I do anything to help boost my resistance?

A: Sinusitis is usually caused by infection that triggers inflammation, whereas rhinitis is created by allergies which frequently leads to acute sinusitis.

A chronic state may br brought about by food or airborne allergies possibly like in your case.

I usually conduct allergy testing at ICIM to confirm possible allergies. If the allergy-like reaction develops over time, then viral, bacterial or even yeast or fungal infections could be present.

Inhalation of noxious substances may all trigger a non-infected inflammation. Low blood sugar levels trigger mucous membrane inflammation and mucus production. Toxic bowels can very often induce sinus irritation too.

Allergies become more pronounced when the immune system is weakened; the herbs Echinacea, Goldenseal, Elderberry and Wild Thyme are excellent. Supplements N-acetylcysteine and bromelain exert an anti-inflammatory action. Chronic infections may benefit from beta-carotene, vitamin c, chromium and zinc.

Homeopathic remedies for acute sinusitis taken in a 6C potency 3 times daily: Kali Bich for thick discharges; Silicea for frontal headaches with dry crusted nose; Thuja for chronic thick, yellow-green mucus; Calc Sulph for postal nasal sinus, yellow, thick & lumpy mucus.

Hot compresses or showers over the inflammed area are beneficial. Use steam inhalations or eucalyptus, lavender, chamomile and Olbas Oil to sooth the sinus.

Establish food allergies by exclusion diets or allergy testing. Take ground linseeds if you suffer from constipation. People with peptic ulcers sometimes overcome both conditions when they are successfully treated for Helicobacter pylori.

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