Question: I AM a 23-year-old female. What is cure for sinusitis ? I have been taking cod liver oil, vitamin C, and Horseradish and Garlic supplements for past four month. Will it cure my sinusitis or only lessen virus ? Answer : SINUSITIS refers to an inflammation of mucous membrane that lines sinus of skull. Sinus is a cavity that is usually filled with air or blood. Sinuses are located close to nasal cavities and also near ear.
Therefore, infection of sinusitis travels from mouth, nose and throat along mucous membrane lining. A person, who is suffering from sinusitis, may experience severe headache over affected sinus area and nose may be blocked on affected side.
Allergy, repeated attacks of acute sinusitis or inadequate treatment of acute sinusitis combined with nasal obstruction cause a chronic sinusitis (long-standing). Acute (short-lived) sinusitis is caused by nasal infection in which sinuses become blocked by common cold or by any feverish respiratory illness such as influenza. Other than that, acute sinusitis may also be caused by a dental abscess, a fracture of bone in face or sudden pressure change.
Good immunity is basic way to fight against sinusitis, and lessen allergy and virus that contribute to it. Consider taking zinc supplement containing vitamin C as they are useful to boost or strengthen immune system. The recommended daily dosage for zinc is 15mg. Echinachea is known to enhance body's immune system by stimulating body's natural defence mechanisms by stimulating production of macrophages, white blood cells that eat foreign particles. It also has anti-viral and natural antibiotic properties.