How can the body heal itself if I have Sinusitis?

The sinuses are equipped with two primary defenses against foreign bodies:

• The tiny hairs (cilia) work to remove debris and air born particles from the sinuses.
• The sinuses produce mucus to further cleanse the sinuses of undesirable material

When the sinus lining swells (become inflamed) these tiny hairs (cilia) become immobilized and are unable to perform their necessary function. The inflammatory process can cause the sinuses to produce copious amounts of mucus which leads to post-nasal drip or a runny nose.

The body can produce a pint of mucus a day, but for sinus sufferers, post-nasal drip can become a major concern and can affect a patient's quality of life.

What is all Allergic rhinitis?

This condition occurs when the body's immune system over-reacts to specific, non-infectious particles such as:

• Plant pollens
• Molds
• Dust mites
• Foods
• Medicines

During an allergic attack, antibodies attach themselves to the mast cells (cells that release histamine) in the lungs, skin, and mucus membranes. Once the antibodies connect with the mast cells, a number of chemicals are released. These chemicals are called histamine which opens the blood vessels and causes skin redness and swollen membranes. This causes sneezing and congestion.