What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are air sacs within
the facial bones around the nasal passage. These air sacs are lined with
a membrane of the same structure as that lining the respiratory tract.
The membrane has two characteristics. It produces mucus, a sticky substance
which collects dust and pollutants. The mucus lies on the tips of vibrating
hairs which move the mucus to an exit to be reflexly swallowed. Inflammation
blocks the exit of the mucus causing the symptoms of sinusitis. Blockage
in turn causes recurrent infection with virus or bacteria.
Inflammation is a result of allergies, bacteria/viral infection, presence
of foreign body, injury, poor neurovascular control of the mucous membrane,
and other unknown causes.
Acute and chronic
sinusitis
There are two types of sinusitis. One is acute sinusitis and the other
is chronic sinusitis.
Acute sinusitis is usually caused by viral/bacterial infection but can
also be allergic. It lasts a few days to 3 weeks. The nasal discharge
is usually discolored. It is responsive to antibiotics, antihistamines,
decongestants and nose drops.
Chronic sinusitis lasts 3 weeks to years. The discharge is clear or white.
The cause is usually unknown. The diagnosis is thus syndromal rather than
causal, diagnosed by the longstanding symptoms of stuffy nose, running
nose and eyes, itchy/sore throat, cough, postnasal drip and discomfort
in speaking and eating (air swallowing). Good control of speaking and
swallowing require a clear nasal passage. The response to standard drug/medical/surgical
treatment is poor. Chronic sinusitis can lead to permanent damage of the
mucous membrane and infection elsewhere, such as the lungs or the brain.
SINUCLEAR™
Dr. James Wong, beset personally with a longstanding and persistent condition
of chronic sinusitis, has developed SINUCLEAR™, along with a safe and
simple treatment program, which offers those with sinusitis conditions a method
for fast relief which also paves the way for a complete cure.
