{"id":413,"date":"2018-06-20T11:01:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T11:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=413"},"modified":"2018-06-20T11:01:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T11:01:30","slug":"sinusitis-affects-quality-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/sinusitis-affects-quality-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sinusitis Affects The Quality of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our nasal cavity is surrounded by a group of four air-filled  spaces called sinuses, which are known to humidify and filter the air that we  breathe in. And Sinusitis (also known as Sinus Infection) occurs when there is  infection or inflammation in these structures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/dr-ameet-kishore-best-ent-surgeon-india-ent-specialist-delhi-india.html\" title=\"ENT Doctors in Delhi\">ENT Doctors in Delhi<\/a>, who have performed several researches on  this, confirm that Sinusitis has adverse effects on the quality of life.  Therefore, seeking appropriate treatment at the right time becomes essential to  protect yourself from the agonies of sinus infection.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of  Sinusitis<\/h3>\n<p>Sinusitis is classified into the following categories\u2013<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list47\">\n<li>Acute Sinusitis<\/li>\n<li>Subacute Sinusitis<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Sinus Infection<\/li>\n<li>Infected Sinusitis<\/li>\n<li>Non-infectious Sinusitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h3>Common  Signs &amp; Symptoms of Sinusitis<\/h3>\n<p>  The prominent and commonly observed signs and symptoms of  sinusitis include \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having stuffy and deeply congested nose<\/li>\n<li>Headache that gets worse upon bending down or doing  any strenuous activity<\/li>\n<li>Feeling of pressure and discomfort in the face<\/li>\n<li>Cloudy and thick discoloured discharge from the nose<\/li>\n<li>Lost or reduced sense of smell<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat with cough and fever<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in the face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Impact of  Sinusitis on the Quality of Life<\/h3>\n<p> The noteworthyand log-lasting effects of sinusitis on the  quality of life has been a subject of discussion and rigorous research by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/ent-specialist-india-best-ent-specialist-india-hearing-loss-ear-infections-dizziness-vertigo-disorder\/\" title=\"ENT Specialist in India\">ENT  specialists<\/a>. They say that sinusitis has become one of the most common health problems in  country currently and so the initial symptoms need to be taken seriously and  managed thoroughly by the experts.<\/p>\n<p> Following are some of the commonly observed impacts of  sinusitis on the quality of life:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to severe symptoms, you may end up lying in the  bed for days and thus frequently miss going to work place.<\/li>\n<li>You may have lost interest in leisure activities and  start leading a monotonous secluded life.<\/li>\n<li>It may also make you feel uncomfortable, lazy and  irritated all the time.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent sinus infection also impacts the sex life.<\/li>\n<li>If left untreated, it can lead to other health related  problems needing more severe intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Spending on over-the-counter drugs every time you are  down with sinus infection may lead to burning a hole in your pocket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Treatment for  Sinusitis <\/h3>\n<p> If you want to get rid of the ill-effects of sinusitis and  improve your quality of life in terms of better health conditions, we suggest  you to consider the following points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking OTC drugs that are safe and recommended by  experts,<\/li>\n<li>During the initial days of infection, you can use  nasal decongestants as well. But these need not be used for more than a week,  else the condition may get worse or result in some other health problem,<\/li>\n<li>Use of hot-pack therapy also helps in getting relief  from sinus related pain.<\/li>\n<li>You can also regularly clean the inside of your nose  by using saline solution. This solution can be prepared at home or bought from  chemist shop as well.<\/li>\n<li>If the above remedies do not work and your sinus  infection persists for a prolonged period and is getting worse then you can  consult an <strong>ENT doctor in Delhi<\/strong> who  will help you get relief through medical management or surgical intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our nasal cavity is surrounded by a group of four air-filled spaces called sinuses, which are known to humidify and filter the air that we breathe in. And Sinusitis (also known as Sinus Infection) occurs when there is infection or inflammation in these structures. 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