How to take for various forms of sinusitis?
Sinusitis can take acute and chronic forms. If sinusitis with serous discharge appears after a cold, the doctor may prescribe metranidazole to relieve inflammation and eliminate purulent discharge. To do this, the doctor identifies the cause of the infectious inflammation and specifies the type of sinusitis, which may be based on its etiology:
- viral;
- bacterial aerobic;
- bacterial anaerobic;
- fungal;
- traumatic;
- allergic;
- mixed;
- endogenous;
- perforative.
Having identified the etiology of sinusitis, the doctor prescribes the most effective medicine.
At the first symptoms of sinusitis, you can use preventive measures that will help strengthen the body. When the disease worsens, it is necessary to regularly cleanse the sinuses of mucus and pus. Fleming's ointment will help with this, from which homemade compositions are usually prepared for external application to the nostrils.
It is recommended to administer it using small cotton swabs. Due to its mild action, which eliminates capillary bleeding, the ointment can be used by patients of different ages. The main indications for the use of Fleming's ointment are:
- external hemorrhoids;
- allergic dermatitis;
- vasomotor rhinitis.
It is also used to treat sinusitis. Regular use improves cellular respiration and blood supply to tissues, accelerates the healing process, and improves the functioning of the immune system. Ultimately, this drug helps:
- eliminate swelling;
- constrict blood vessels;
- ensures healing of the mucous membrane;
- relieves pain;
- eliminates itching
- provides protection to the mucous membrane from repeated damage.
Before applying Fleming's ointment and formulations prepared on its basis, you need to rinse your nose to clear it of mucus. This will improve the therapeutic effect of using the ointment. To do this, drip 10 or more drops of the prepared decoction into one nostril on the sore side several times a day. You can use decoctions of chamomile, calendula, garlic juice diluted in boiled water or a saline solution. At the initial stage of inflammation, natural antibiotics and bacterial agents of natural origin can be used.
Rinsing the nostrils with decoctions can be alternated with warm oil compresses. Having finished with one half of the nose, you can return to it again in a few hours. In this way, without the use of synthetic antibiotics, it is possible to relieve the first symptoms of inflammation of the nasal mucosa at the initial stage, preventing the infection from penetrating into the upper sinuses.
You can also use pharmaceutical drops to prevent stagnation of mucus and the development of microbial microflora in it. Several washes a day will help get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of sinusitis. When using rinsing solutions, choose 2-3 of the most effective remedies to avoid getting used to their therapeutic effect.
Pharmaceutical preparations in the form of ointments for sinusitis
The pharmaceutical market offers a wide selection of different creams to combat maxillary sinusitis. When choosing a medicine, you need to take into account its components.
Popular medicinal pharmacy ointments for sinusitis.
- Ointment Doctor mom . This drug is used as a complex therapy for sinusitis. The medicine contains camphor, thymol, menthol, and turpentine oil. The balm is applied to the wings of the nose and the bridge of the nose. The drug has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and irritant effects.
- Bormental ointment for sinusitis . The drug has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It has a number of side effects such as allergies. The cream should be applied to the wings of the nose using massage movements.
The duration of treatment is discussed with the doctor. With the help of such drugs, the patient’s condition can be significantly alleviated.
Fleming's ointment
This product contains medicinal herbs. Fleming's cream does not dry out the mucous membranes, has a vasoconstrictor effect, and is easy to use. This drug must be used several times a day to achieve a noticeable effect. The product can replace nasal drops. Fleming's cream has an anti-edematous effect. Calendula extract, which is part of the balm, has an antimicrobial effect, and menthol restores breathing and improves the outflow of mucus.
Oksolin
This remedy is used for maxillary sinusitis; it has a powerful pharmacological effect. Oxolinic cream effectively kills viruses and has a preventive effect on the upper respiratory organs. This drug is quickly absorbed into the skin and acts on the center of inflammation. The medication is used locally and ensures rapid transport of medicinal properties to the nasal sinuses.
Tetracycline ointment
This remedy will not have an effect if used for sinusitis caused by fungi or viruses. This drug has an antimicrobial effect and kills pathogenic microorganisms. The cream should be applied no more than 3 times a day for a week.
Complex Simanovsky ointment
This medicine is prepared in a pharmacy. The product has a therapeutic effect on the lesion and stops the development of bacteria. There are no instructions for this product, so you need to learn how to use it correctly.
The product must be used in strict sequence.
- The nasal passages should be washed with a solution of furatsilin, Aquamaris, and chamomile.
- Roll a piece of bandage or cotton wool into a tube, soak it in the ointment, insert it into the nostrils one by one, spreading the medicine over the surface.
- You need to breathe through your mouth.
Turundas, rolled in cream, are inserted into the nasal passages. Keep the tampons in the nasal passages for 30 minutes. After removing the turunda, you need to blow your nose. The medicine should not be used for longer than 10 days.
Turpentine ointment
This drug can be used for medicinal purposes by both adults and young children. The product is completely natural, it contains potent ingredients that provide anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The cream has a pleasant aroma when applied to the skin and has a warming effect. This medication can be bought at a pharmacy; it is available in jars or individual tubes. The ointment should be applied with massage movements for 5 minutes to the nasal wings. Next, it is recommended to cover the area with a plastic bag and place a wool scarf on top to enhance the warming effect. You need to rub the cream in the morning and evening, the course of treatment is agreed with your doctor.
Ichthyol ointment
Ichthyol balm has a warming effect for maxillary sinusitis. The cream is applied to the affected area with a slight movement of the hand. It is recommended to take a cotton pad, dip it in the balm, and apply it to the wings of the nose. The product can be kept on the skin for an indefinite amount of time; it does not irritate the skin or have any harmful effects. Ichthyol ointment effectively draws out pus and promotes the removal of accumulations from the nasal passages.
Levomekol
This drug is widely used to relieve symptoms of maxillary sinusitis of purulent etiology. The cream clears the nasal passages of congestion, relieves swelling, and relieves headaches. The components of the balm effectively cope with staphylococci, the causative agents of sinusitis. The ointment is sold in tubes, has a yellowish tint, and is odorless. The antibacterial properties of the drug allow you to destroy bacteria, preventing them from multiplying. Tissues damaged by microbes will begin to regenerate. The cream can relieve nasal congestion.
How to use the drug "Levomekol" correctly.
- Rinse the nasal passages with water and salt.
- You need to make turundas from cotton wool, dip them in ointment, and stick them into the nasal passages.
- Keep the tampons in the nostrils for 15 minutes.
It is better to do the procedures before bedtime. The duration of the therapeutic course must be discussed with the treating doctor.
Analogues of the drug
Analogues are drugs that have a similar therapeutic effect. They may contain the same active substance or an analogue of its derivatives. At the same time, analogues may have different contraindications and side effects that differ from the action of the main drug. You need to remember this when buying such drugs in pharmacies.
In general, analogs, together with the main drug, are included in the same pharmacological group of drugs. Such drugs are selected when there is an allergy or intolerance to one of the components of the drug. Only the attending physician can choose the appropriate analogue of the drug.
In addition to analogues, there are synonyms that give different names to drugs that contain one active substance. Such drugs differ only in the price set by the drug manufacturer. Such drugs are also called generics, since they are cheaper, but act the same as the more advertised drug. Analogues include ointments:
- heparin,
- Vishnevsky,
- proctosan,
- troxevasin, etc.
Side effects and contraindications
Doctors do not prescribe ointment if the patient suffers from hypersensitivity to one of the components of the medicine, not including medical Vaseline in this list. You can check your skin's reaction in a fairly simple way. To do this, apply a little ointment to it and wait about 20 minutes. If redness or pain does not occur, the product can be used.
The drug is also not prescribed in the following cases:
- allergy to one of the elements of the composition;
- for patients who have not yet reached the age of two. This is due to the fact that the child may suffer from a strong blow to the nervous system. Against this background, he will experience increased drowsiness, loss of concentration, aggressiveness and memory impairment.
Is Fleming's ointment effective for sinusitis?
Another wonderful remedy, Fleming's ointment, which has a complex therapeutic effect, consists only of ingredients of natural origin. Fleming's ointment for sinusitis is used very widely, and at all stages of the disease. It contains calendula, chestnut, menthol, witch hazel, zinc oxide and petrolatum.
Zinc oxide has an excellent drying effect. The remaining components of Fleming's ointment give it an anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effect, stimulate blood supply to the maxillary sinuses and help the mucous membrane recover faster.
Fleming's ointment, like Vishnevsky's liniment, is delivered to the outlet openings of the paranasal sinuses on cotton swabs or turundas. Tampons soaked in the product should be in the nose for at least 10 minutes, 3-4 times a day.
Other ointments can be used to treat inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. For example, based on beeswax or laundry soap. Ointment for sinusitis is a strong and effective remedy.
However, before using the ointment, you should consult a doctor, because you may be allergic to its components or there may be other restrictions. Constant medical supervision is required.
What is vasomotor rhinitis (runny nose)?
Vasomotor rhinitis (runny nose) is a disease of the nose associated with impaired vascular tone in the nasal cavity, swelling of the nasal turbinates and characterized by chronic discharge. Impaired nasal breathing and excessive discharge during vasomotor rhinitis lead to a deterioration in the quality of life (sleep disturbance, decreased attention and performance, irritability), and as a result, insufficient oxygen supply to the body can lead to headaches, hypoxia, tachycardia and increased fatigue.
- Poor nasal breathing and nasal congestion (often only on one side)
- Copious watery or mucous discharge from the nose
- Itching and frequent sneezing
- Viral infections are one of the most common causes
- Reaction to certain factors: cold, heat, smells, bright light, ingestion of certain foods (hot, spicy) or alcohol, smoke, etc.
- When hormonal levels change, including those associated with pregnancy or thyroid dysfunction
- Medicinal cause of occurrence (for example, associated with long-term use of vasoconstrictor drops and sprays)
- Injuries to the nose and paranasal sinuses
- Vascular diseases: vegetative-vascular dystonia or arterial hypertension
- In children, the cause is adenoid growths and teething
There is an idiopathic form of vasomotor rhinitis, when the cause cannot be identified.
Fleming's ointment review
Vaseline is the basis of the drug; in addition, it dissolves other active ingredients.
Fleming's ointment resists bacteria that enter the nasal cavity
Thanks to the presence of petroleum jelly in Fleming's ointment, the following important functions are performed:
- if there is no mucous discharge and the mucous membrane dries out, then the crusts in the nasal cavity soften significantly;
- with active mucus production, the snot in the nose dries out;
- distracting action;
- relief of nasal congestion;
- moisturizing the mucous membrane;
- the likelihood of cracking of the mucous membrane is reduced.
It was already mentioned earlier what components are included in Fleming’s ointment, and now let’s talk in more detail about what effect each of these components has:
What is vasomotor rhinitis (runny nose)?
Vasomotor rhinitis (runny nose) is a disease of the nose associated with impaired vascular tone in the nasal cavity, swelling of the nasal turbinates and characterized by chronic discharge. Impaired nasal breathing and excessive discharge during vasomotor rhinitis lead to a deterioration in the quality of life (sleep disturbance, decreased attention and performance, irritability), and as a result, insufficient oxygen supply to the body can lead to headaches, hypoxia, tachycardia and increased fatigue.
- Poor nasal breathing and nasal congestion (often only on one side)
- Copious watery or mucous discharge from the nose
- Itching and frequent sneezing
- Viral infections are one of the most common causes
- Reaction to certain factors: cold, heat, smells, bright light, ingestion of certain foods (hot, spicy) or alcohol, smoke, etc.
- When hormonal levels change, including those associated with pregnancy or thyroid dysfunction
- Medicinal cause of occurrence (for example, associated with long-term use of vasoconstrictor drops and sprays)
- Injuries to the nose and paranasal sinuses
- Vascular diseases: vegetative-vascular dystonia or arterial hypertension
- In children, the cause is adenoid growths and teething
