Sinusitis is a disease caused by an allergic reaction or infection of the sinuses in the facial bones with microorganisms. If it lasts longer than two months or there are recurrences, chronic sinusitis is in question.
Among the causes of chronic sinusitis, allergic diseases, structural defects or polyps in the nose, inhalation of cleaning materials such as cigarette smoke, chlorac, frequent diseases such as rhinitis, influenza infection, and weak immune system can be counted.
When acute sinusitis occurs, it causes edema in the tissues on the inner surface of the sinus, obstruction in the sinus outlets, serum leakage and fluid accumulation in the sinus. All of these cause a decrease in oxygenation and an increase in complaints.
The complaints that occur in sinusitis are as follows;
•Face fullness
•Face heaviness when leaning forward
•Nose or nasal discharge
•Nasal congestion
•Headache
•Decrease or loss of sense of smell
•Pain, fullness, pressure sensation in the ears if the Eustachian tube is blocked
•Weakness, fatigue, feeling of lightheadedness
Diagnosis can be made by taking the patient’s complaints. Also, if necessary, direct X-ray of the sinuses and computed tomography examinations can be performed. fullness in the sinuses can be seen.
Acupuncture therapy
Acupuncture practice strengthens the body’s fight against disease by stimulating the immune system.
Provides the opening of clogged sinus channels with edema solvent effect.
It reduces the secretions that cause the allergic reaction.
Increases tissue nutrition and defense power in the area.
Acupuncture is an appropriate treatment method because it has no side effects in patients who cannot be cured by drug therapy and who have frequent sinusitis.
