Sinus problem
What Causes Sinus Problems?
Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones between your eyes, behind your cheekbone, and in the forehead. They produce mucus, which helps keep the inside of your nose moist. That, in turn, helps protect against dust, allergens, and pollutants.
If the tissue in your nose is swollen from allergies, a cold, or environmental triggers, it can block the sinus passages. Your sinuses can’t drain, you may feel pain, and you will be at much higher risk of sinus infections.
There are eight sinus cavities in total. They are paired, with one of each in the left and right side of the face.
What symptoms do we have when we complain about Sinus Problem?
The most prominent symptom is usually a blocked nose (nasal obstruction). One or more of the following may also occur.
• A runny nose. The discharge can be watery, white or greenish/yellowy.
• A reduced sense of smell.
• Pain over the affected sinus.
However, pain is often not a main feature of chronic sinus problem (unlike acute sinusitis). In many cases it is more of a feeling of 'facial fullness' or mild discomfort rather than pain. The severity of symptoms may alter.
Other symptoms that sometimes occur include: headache, bad breath, toothache, cough, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ears, and tiredness. In children, symptoms may include irritability, snoring, mouth breathing, feeding difficulty, and 'nasal' speech.
Common medical problems, which may cause your Sinus Problems
Sinus Blockages:
Each sinus has a narrow spot, called the transition space (ostium), which is an opening that’s responsible for drainage. If a blockage occurs in the transition of any of the sinuses, you’re at risk of developing a sinus infection. Mucus backs up behind the blockage, and acts as a breeding ground for bacteria.
An Extra Sinus
About 10% of people have an extra sinus, which raises their risks for sinus infections.
Deviated Nasal Septum
Another common issue is a deviated nasal septum, the thin wall of bone and cartilage inside your nasal cavity that separates your two nasal passages. Ideally, your septum is situated in the center of your nose, equally separating the two sides. But whether from genetics or trauma in about 80% of people, the nasal septum is displaced to one side, making one nasal passage smaller than the other. A deviated septum is one reason some people have chronic sinus issues. A deviated septum can also lead to obstructed breathing and snoring.
Narrow Sinuses
More widely, certain people just have variations in their anatomy that creates a longer, narrower path for the transition spaces to drain. It is said “pure genetics, since it’s the way we’ve inherited how our sinuses are put together and how easy or difficult it is for them to stay open or become blocked”.
Sinus Sensitivity and Allergies
Finally, there are certain people who have sensitivity to things in the environment and to the foods they eat. This sensitivity triggers a dilation of blood vessels in the nose, and sometimes releases chemicals from cells in the nose that cause swelling. Does drinking red wine or eating certain foods cause your nose to swell? This is a type of allergic reaction or food sensitivity that can make the sinuses ripe for infection. The inflammation causes tissue swelling that prevents the sinus cavities from ventilation and clearing out bacteria. The blocked mucus creates a breeding ground for bacteria, which increases your chances of developing a sinus infection.
Chronic sinusitis:
Most cases of chronic sinusitis develop following an acute sinusitis infection. (Most cases of acute sinusitis go away within four weeks, often much sooner. In some cases the symptoms do not go and become 'chronic'. In most cases, acute sinusitis develops from a cold or flu-like illness. Colds and flu are caused by viruses which may spread to the sinuses. The infection may remain 'viral' before clearing. In some cases, bacteria 'add-on' to an infection that started with a virus. This can make the infection worse, last longer, and may cause more damage or changes to the lining of the sinus.
Who Is Prone to Sinus Problems?
People who have very narrow sinus cavities can have impaired drainage so that any swelling or infection creates a blockage that causes sinus infection. If your sinus passageways are narrow then what happens is if you get any kind of inflammation whether it’s from pollution, allergy or infection or just dry air, the sinus shuts down, the mucus sits there and pools, and you start feeling the sinus problem. Those with allergies and food sensitivities are predisposed to sinus infections since the offending allergens like cigarette smoke, pollution or food triggers enter the body and turn on cells, make proteins and release chemicals that cause the sinuses to swell, leading to infection. Also, those with lowered immunity (as when you’ve had a cold) may be at higher risk for developing sinusitis. Since your immune system helps fight infection, when its lowered from any cause they can’t keep bacteria or viruses away. Then bacteria have an easier time coming in and causing a full-fledged infection.
Why do you benefit from having Salt Cave Climatherapy?
Because irrespectively of the cause the sinuses and their inner lining react the same way to any trigger and cause: they become inflamed. If your sinuses are inflamed their inner lining swells up, blocks drainage, produce excessive mucous. These changes are responsible for your symptoms.
Having Salt Cave Climatherapy means that you stay in a controlled climatic area. During this stay you sit and relax in our salt cave room. You don't have to do anything else just breathe because the air contains the "natural medicine", the very fine, low concentration DRY SALT AEROSOL what we produce with a computer controlled technology. During your stay (60 minutes) you breathe in the healing salt crystals more than 1000 times unlike inhalers what you breathe in only few times a day. The salt crystals which you inhale are trapped by your airways including sinuses and nasal passage exactly where the problem is.
Dry salt crystals will do the following:
1. Loosen up the phlegm, reduce the swelling in the airways
2. Kill harmful bacteria in the sinus
3. Decrease the inflammation
4. Boost the respiratory immune system
5. Regulate the immune cells and antibody levels
Let's see what Margaret wrote about her sinus problem:
"Anyone who suffers from severe sinusitis can empathise with the effect it has on my life. Sinusitis can be very painful and can lead to chronic headaches and sleep deprivation. For a number of years I have suffered from congested sinus which over time has progressively worsened. My sleep became unsettled which had a knock-on effect on my daily life. As normal, I went to the doctor many times and was prescribed antibiotics which failed to clear the sinus. The symptoms continued and I was referred to a specialist who ordered a scan of my sinus and subsequently a second scan to analyse my throat. Both results were negative. I was prescribed a nasal spray which was effective for about a year. Although this cleared the nasal passage, it gave me no relief for my headaches. I heard from a friend about a new drug-free treatment, now available in Ireland. The treatment involves the inhalation of natural salt during hour-long sessions in a salt cave or salt chamber. This apparently has successfully treated all types of respiratory illnesses including asthma and hay fever. This salt cave in Maynooth was certainly worth a look because I was fed up taking antibiotics. On arriving at the clinic, the very helpful staff explained the procedure to me. The chamber itself is very pleasant and comfortable. I relaxed for an hour while gently inhaling the salts. I enjoyed the experience and have since returned for two further treatments. From the first visit, I felt the difference. My nasal passage cleared and I have not experienced any sinus discomfort since. This has had a significant effect on my sleep deprivation and a very positive impact on the quality of my life. I no longer feel tired and the headaches have fully subsided. I will continue to use the salt cave now and then as a preventative measure and also to experience the relaxed and calming atmosphere of the therapy. Thank you so much to the staff at Salt Cave Climatherapy in Maynooth for making a huge difference to my life."
Margaret Oman, Leixlip
It is likely that your sinuses will open up after the first session. The inflammation diminishes; your symptoms will decrease or disappear.
However until the cause exists your sinus problem may recur. Therefore it still needed to be identified and managed.
Our experience is that whatever the cause is you will benefit from the Salt Cave Climatherapy for longer period.
We are so sure about it that we take your risk: if you are not happy with the result we give your money back without asking anything.
Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones between your eyes, behind your cheekbone, and in the forehead. They produce mucus, which helps keep the inside of your nose moist. That, in turn, helps protect against dust, allergens, and pollutants.
If the tissue in your nose is swollen from allergies, a cold, or environmental triggers, it can block the sinus passages. Your sinuses can’t drain, you may feel pain, and you will be at much higher risk of sinus infections.
There are eight sinus cavities in total. They are paired, with one of each in the left and right side of the face.
What symptoms do we have when we complain about Sinus Problem?
The most prominent symptom is usually a blocked nose (nasal obstruction). One or more of the following may also occur.
• A runny nose. The discharge can be watery, white or greenish/yellowy.
• A reduced sense of smell.
• Pain over the affected sinus.
However, pain is often not a main feature of chronic sinus problem (unlike acute sinusitis). In many cases it is more of a feeling of 'facial fullness' or mild discomfort rather than pain. The severity of symptoms may alter.
Other symptoms that sometimes occur include: headache, bad breath, toothache, cough, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ears, and tiredness. In children, symptoms may include irritability, snoring, mouth breathing, feeding difficulty, and 'nasal' speech.
Common medical problems, which may cause your Sinus Problems
Sinus Blockages:
Each sinus has a narrow spot, called the transition space (ostium), which is an opening that’s responsible for drainage. If a blockage occurs in the transition of any of the sinuses, you’re at risk of developing a sinus infection. Mucus backs up behind the blockage, and acts as a breeding ground for bacteria.
An Extra Sinus
About 10% of people have an extra sinus, which raises their risks for sinus infections.
Deviated Nasal Septum
Another common issue is a deviated nasal septum, the thin wall of bone and cartilage inside your nasal cavity that separates your two nasal passages. Ideally, your septum is situated in the center of your nose, equally separating the two sides. But whether from genetics or trauma in about 80% of people, the nasal septum is displaced to one side, making one nasal passage smaller than the other. A deviated septum is one reason some people have chronic sinus issues. A deviated septum can also lead to obstructed breathing and snoring.
Narrow Sinuses
More widely, certain people just have variations in their anatomy that creates a longer, narrower path for the transition spaces to drain. It is said “pure genetics, since it’s the way we’ve inherited how our sinuses are put together and how easy or difficult it is for them to stay open or become blocked”.
Sinus Sensitivity and Allergies
Finally, there are certain people who have sensitivity to things in the environment and to the foods they eat. This sensitivity triggers a dilation of blood vessels in the nose, and sometimes releases chemicals from cells in the nose that cause swelling. Does drinking red wine or eating certain foods cause your nose to swell? This is a type of allergic reaction or food sensitivity that can make the sinuses ripe for infection. The inflammation causes tissue swelling that prevents the sinus cavities from ventilation and clearing out bacteria. The blocked mucus creates a breeding ground for bacteria, which increases your chances of developing a sinus infection.
Chronic sinusitis:
Most cases of chronic sinusitis develop following an acute sinusitis infection. (Most cases of acute sinusitis go away within four weeks, often much sooner. In some cases the symptoms do not go and become 'chronic'. In most cases, acute sinusitis develops from a cold or flu-like illness. Colds and flu are caused by viruses which may spread to the sinuses. The infection may remain 'viral' before clearing. In some cases, bacteria 'add-on' to an infection that started with a virus. This can make the infection worse, last longer, and may cause more damage or changes to the lining of the sinus.
Who Is Prone to Sinus Problems?
People who have very narrow sinus cavities can have impaired drainage so that any swelling or infection creates a blockage that causes sinus infection. If your sinus passageways are narrow then what happens is if you get any kind of inflammation whether it’s from pollution, allergy or infection or just dry air, the sinus shuts down, the mucus sits there and pools, and you start feeling the sinus problem. Those with allergies and food sensitivities are predisposed to sinus infections since the offending allergens like cigarette smoke, pollution or food triggers enter the body and turn on cells, make proteins and release chemicals that cause the sinuses to swell, leading to infection. Also, those with lowered immunity (as when you’ve had a cold) may be at higher risk for developing sinusitis. Since your immune system helps fight infection, when its lowered from any cause they can’t keep bacteria or viruses away. Then bacteria have an easier time coming in and causing a full-fledged infection.
Why do you benefit from having Salt Cave Climatherapy?
Because irrespectively of the cause the sinuses and their inner lining react the same way to any trigger and cause: they become inflamed. If your sinuses are inflamed their inner lining swells up, blocks drainage, produce excessive mucous. These changes are responsible for your symptoms.
Having Salt Cave Climatherapy means that you stay in a controlled climatic area. During this stay you sit and relax in our salt cave room. You don't have to do anything else just breathe because the air contains the "natural medicine", the very fine, low concentration DRY SALT AEROSOL what we produce with a computer controlled technology. During your stay (60 minutes) you breathe in the healing salt crystals more than 1000 times unlike inhalers what you breathe in only few times a day. The salt crystals which you inhale are trapped by your airways including sinuses and nasal passage exactly where the problem is.
Dry salt crystals will do the following:
1. Loosen up the phlegm, reduce the swelling in the airways
2. Kill harmful bacteria in the sinus
3. Decrease the inflammation
4. Boost the respiratory immune system
5. Regulate the immune cells and antibody levels
Let's see what Margaret wrote about her sinus problem:
"Anyone who suffers from severe sinusitis can empathise with the effect it has on my life. Sinusitis can be very painful and can lead to chronic headaches and sleep deprivation. For a number of years I have suffered from congested sinus which over time has progressively worsened. My sleep became unsettled which had a knock-on effect on my daily life. As normal, I went to the doctor many times and was prescribed antibiotics which failed to clear the sinus. The symptoms continued and I was referred to a specialist who ordered a scan of my sinus and subsequently a second scan to analyse my throat. Both results were negative. I was prescribed a nasal spray which was effective for about a year. Although this cleared the nasal passage, it gave me no relief for my headaches. I heard from a friend about a new drug-free treatment, now available in Ireland. The treatment involves the inhalation of natural salt during hour-long sessions in a salt cave or salt chamber. This apparently has successfully treated all types of respiratory illnesses including asthma and hay fever. This salt cave in Maynooth was certainly worth a look because I was fed up taking antibiotics. On arriving at the clinic, the very helpful staff explained the procedure to me. The chamber itself is very pleasant and comfortable. I relaxed for an hour while gently inhaling the salts. I enjoyed the experience and have since returned for two further treatments. From the first visit, I felt the difference. My nasal passage cleared and I have not experienced any sinus discomfort since. This has had a significant effect on my sleep deprivation and a very positive impact on the quality of my life. I no longer feel tired and the headaches have fully subsided. I will continue to use the salt cave now and then as a preventative measure and also to experience the relaxed and calming atmosphere of the therapy. Thank you so much to the staff at Salt Cave Climatherapy in Maynooth for making a huge difference to my life."
Margaret Oman, Leixlip
It is likely that your sinuses will open up after the first session. The inflammation diminishes; your symptoms will decrease or disappear.
However until the cause exists your sinus problem may recur. Therefore it still needed to be identified and managed.
Our experience is that whatever the cause is you will benefit from the Salt Cave Climatherapy for longer period.
We are so sure about it that we take your risk: if you are not happy with the result we give your money back without asking anything.