Causes of the occurrence and symptoms of the disease
At the beginning of the disease in the frontal sinuses occurs infection with pathogens microorganisms. They can be viral, bacterial and, less often, fungal. The causes of their penetration and subsequent reproduction can be:
- banal runny nose, who was incorrectly treated either was not treated at all;
- Various Nose Injuries. Very often, the front occurs in athletes and is considered a professional disease;
- consequence of diseases such as diphteria and scarlet fever;
- allergic rhinitis, the treatment of which must be started with the detection of allergen;
- Transferred diseases of the diseases of the ARZ, ARVI.
The course of the disease can be varied: it depends on the shape and nature of the disease itself, as well as from age and immunity of the patient. Since the front is a variety Sinusita, it can be observed as a sharp aggravation of the disease and its development for a long time, up to several years.
Frontitis symptoms are also somewhat different depending on the factors listed above. In the acute form of the disease, symptoms and sensations are pronounced brighter, with chronic - less. At the same time, the acute form of the disease is much easier to treat. The main symptoms of the front are:
- edema around the eyes and nose, especially pronounced in the morning;
- Pain in the area of the nose, forehead, especially pronounced in the period from 10 am to 15 pm. Also, the pain is enhanced if a person leans forward, but in a horizontal position, pain can be merged;
- difficulty breathing, which is due to the fact that the nasal passages are blocked due to edema and inflammation of the mucous membrane;
- Rubber is a fairly common symptom, sometimes the secreted mucus takes a greenish tint and has a sharp smell.
However, some forms of frontititis can leak without nasal discharge.
There are also symptoms that have a place to be, but are not an accurate feature of this disease directly:
- temperature bodies can increase to 39-40 degrees;
- lethargy and fast fatigue;
- cough, sharpening at night;
- toothache, Participating in the upper jaw;
- a sore throat;
- unpleasant.
Diagnostics of Frontitis
In the treatment of frontitis, drugs facilitating the overall state of the patient are also prescribed. The spectrum of such drugs includes vasoconstricting agents, antipyretic drugs and anti-inflammatory. The first is necessary in order to reduce the swelling of the mucous. Breathing becomes free, nasal congestion disappears. The most common drops: Nazivin, Nazol, Viborchil.
In the event of an increase in temperature above 38.5 degrees, it is necessary to take medicines that reduce it. Depending on the susceptibility, the drugs are prescribed on the basis of paracetamol (Panadol, Effacthan), the second option - on the basis of ibuprofen - nurofen or ibuprofen. Longer than three days such drugs can not be taken. If the temperature is below 38.5, but other symptoms are tormented: headache, chills, the total weakness of the body, in such cases the reception of the antipyretic is also allowed.
Additional types of treatment
Drugs - this is definitely good, but the frontist requires other types of treatment, namely, washing, inhalation and, unfortunately, sometimes doctors are forced to resort to surgical methods.
It should be known that it is very important during the treatment of the front nose. This type of treatment, perhaps, can be placed on one step with antibiotic techniques. It is possible to do washing at home, most importantly, to clean the nasal passages using vasoconstrictors. Options for washing solutions:
- saline solution - 1 teaspoon of sea salt (can iodized or table) per 1 liter of water;
- St. John's wort: fervent 1 teaspoon in water mug.
Take a syringe or any other fringe, lean over the sink and under the strong pressure, pour the liquid into one nostril. It should come out from another nostril. It is necessary to conduct a procedure several times a day, the solution must be warm.
Also at home can be inhaled. This can be done in the traditional way: over potatoes, also an effective treatment of treatment is inhalation over a laurel sheet. Enough of 0.5 liters of water boil pieces 5-7 laurel sheets and ride over them. The procedure must be done every day, duration - 10 minutes.
Remember that the warming of the front can harm, because do not engage in self-medication, spend the procedures only after agreeing with the doctor.
Punch at Frontitis
Most often, the puncture is prescribed in case the drug treatment of the front did not help. The main testimony to the frontal sinus puncture is pus in the sinus, strong headaches, cysts. Before conducting the procedure, it is very important to make a x-ray that will definitely show where it is necessary to make a puncture.
Prevention of Frontitis
Frontitis is one of those diseases that, first of all, needs prevention. As mentioned above, if you launch the treatment of ordinary ARS, it is possible to get to the front. Therefore, preference is given to the timely treatment of a conventional cold. This is exactly the case when it is easier to warn than cured.
At the first symptoms of the colds, it is necessary to start the reception of antiviral drugs, as well as introduce water regime and moisturizing the nose mucous membrane. The received fluid should be warm, it can be tea, and compote, and milk, and just warm water. Ideally, water was body temperature. For moisturizing the mucous membranes, it is possible to use preparations based on purified sea water, and also to do on their own: 1 liter of water 1 h. L. Salts (marine, cooking or iodized). Drip in the nose is necessary at least 5 times a day.
