The mucous membranes in your sinuses produce mucus that passes into your nose through small holes called ostia. When the sinuses become inflamed as a result of an allergy or infection that irritates the membranes, the ostia can become blocked.
Most acute sinusitis is caused by an infection such as a cold.
Chronic sinusitis is caused by constant irritation of the lining of the nose, resulting in inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Common irritants include:
Bacterial, viral or fungal infection
Tooth infections
Grass and tree pollen
Misuse of nasal decongestants
Chronic drug abuse (introduced nasally)
People with allergy-based asthma often suffer from chronic sinusitis as well.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptom of sinusitis is a throbbing pain together with a feeling of pressure in specific areas of the face.

 Other symptoms specific to the different sinuses:

• Frontal sinusitis – pain above the eyebrows, forehead may be tender.
• Maxillary sinusitis – upper jaw, teeth and cheeks ache. Mouth may become swollen.
• Inflammation of ethmoid sinuses – pain around and between the eyes as well as the sides of the nose.
• Inflammation of sphenoid sinus – ache behind the eyes and in the temples. Possible earache and neck pain.

 Other typical symptoms of sinusitis:

• Nasal congestion with thick discoloured discharge (yellow-green), which often drains down the back of the nose into the throat
• Frequent headaches (often severe)
• Reduced sense of smell
• Cold symptoms, including sore throat which may be caused by post-nasal drip
  

How is Sinusitis treated?

The most widespread treatment for Sinusitis is the use of antibiotics and until recently, the use of decongestants. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the removal of the indication ‘‘for the temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with sinusitis’’ and has prohibited use of the terms ‘‘sinusitis’’ and ‘‘associated with sinusitis’’ on the labeling of nasal decongestants.

In the case of antibiotics, increasingly questions are being asked about the effectiveness of their use with respect to rhinosinusitis complaints. Studies published in journals such as the American Family Physician have suggested that antibiotics are an expensive and inefficient method for combating Sinusitis.

Sinuforte, in contrast to all other existing treatments, facilitates the evacuation of the nasal cavities, thereby restoring ventilation and activating ciliated epithelium. This marks an innovation in Sinusitis treatment, offering sufferers fast and effective relief.

In cases where the patient is diagnosed to have polyps or cysts, a surgical operation will be necessary.

Sinusitis Facts

14% of the World’s population is affected by sinusitis (The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - USA).

About 20% of the consumption of Antibiotics is caused by Sinusitis (World Health Organization - 2003).

According to the National Academy on an Aging Society, Sinusitis is the most common chronic condition among Americans.