Normally sinusitis is triggered by viral respiratory tract infection. This term refers to inflammation of the mucosal lining of the para nasal sinusis.
Common causes of sinusitis are viral infection, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, septal deviation, cigarette smoking, diabetes mellitis, swimming, diving, high altitude climbing, and dental infections. Some rare causes are immune deficiency, immofile cilia syndrome, growth of tumor, cystic fibrosis and sacoldosis. Symptoms are nasal obstruction or congestion, reduced sense of smell, facial pressure, pain tenderness, fever or toothache etc.
The organisms like haemophilus influenza, strettocrocus pneumonia, stretto crocus aures cause bleeding and eye and brain complications.
Surgery for sinusitis should be considered only after maximum drug treatment. The eye infection sometimes cause blindness due to compression around the optic nerve.
Frontal sinusitis lead to bone involvement called osteomyelitis which destroys the bone causing pus formation. The pus may enter into veins in the brain causing trombosis which is called cavernus sinus thrombosis. Mainstay of treatment is relief with analgesic, antihistamine and intranasal steroids and antibiotics.
9.20.2008
Causes of Hearing Impairment
There are a number of causes of hearing impairment, and listed here are some of the basic causes for this disorder.
Before Birth:
During Birth:
After Birth:
Prevention:
Many of the factors causing hearing impairment cannot be controlled. But knowing about these factors helps us to identify the risks.
Before Birth:
- Family history of childhood deafness.
- Consanguineous marriages.
- Blood group complications.
- Infectious diseases or illness during pregnancy.
- Poor physical condition of the expectant mother.
- Intake of antibiotics.
- Excessive alcohol or nicotine intake.
- Exposure of X rays.
During Birth:
- Premature or instrumental delivery.
- Inadequate supply of oxygen during delivery.
- Delayed or feeble birth cry.
- Birth weight less than 1,200 grams.
After Birth:
- Deformities of ear, nose, throat and face.
- Jaundice, high fever or convulsions immediately after birth.
- Infectious diseases such as whopping cough, mumps, measles, syphilis, meningitis, viral fever etc.
- Intake of antibiotics for a long term.
- Injury to the ear.
- Exposure to loud sounds.
- High blood pressure, diabetes.
- Aging.
- Tumors on the nerve.
- Neglected ear discharge.
Prevention:
- Avoid marriages amongst close relatives.
- Ensure good health of the expectant mother.
- Pregnant women should avoid contact with persons suffering from infectious diseases.
- Make sure that the delivery is performed under the supervision of a trained person.
- Immunise the child.
- Maintain good ear hygiene.
- Avoid exposure to loud noise.
- Use ear protectors while working in a noisy atmosphere.
- Avoid taking medicines without doctor's advice.
Many of the factors causing hearing impairment cannot be controlled. But knowing about these factors helps us to identify the risks.
9.19.2008
Ten reasons why you ought to buy a bottle of Honey
1. Honey contains vitamins and minerals that are lacking in refined table sugar.
2.It can soothe heartburn and stomach ulcers.
3. Very recent research shows it might help prevent colon cancer.
4. It is a great first aid for wounds. Honey soaked gauze can be wrapped around burns and wounds.
5. It can soothe sore throat. Take one teaspoon of honey when you are suffering with sore throat.
6. It is a very good first aid home medicine for cough.
7. It can prevent constipation, on an empty stomach, drink a glass of lukewarm water with one table spoon of honey, you can say a very big bye to constipation.
8. It boosts your immunity and energy.
9. It is supposed to help with virility too.
10. Honey from Queen Bee has been found to be rich in collagen.
2.It can soothe heartburn and stomach ulcers.
3. Very recent research shows it might help prevent colon cancer.
4. It is a great first aid for wounds. Honey soaked gauze can be wrapped around burns and wounds.
5. It can soothe sore throat. Take one teaspoon of honey when you are suffering with sore throat.
6. It is a very good first aid home medicine for cough.
7. It can prevent constipation, on an empty stomach, drink a glass of lukewarm water with one table spoon of honey, you can say a very big bye to constipation.
8. It boosts your immunity and energy.
9. It is supposed to help with virility too.
10. Honey from Queen Bee has been found to be rich in collagen.
9.12.2008
Bytes you must know
Brain wave:
There's a lot to be said for being faithful to one thing, that is...... 'Exercise'. So don't just walk, Hop, skip, jump, and gallop, too! Doing more than four different activities a week protects your brain as well as your body.
Your brain on exercise: In a recent study, it was found that those who engaged in four or more physical activities a week were less likely to develop dementia than those who did one or none. Here's help to nudge you over the edge:
Relaxing music for Insomniacs:
Have sleepless nights been bothering you?
Do you find yourself deprived of sleep?
An estimated 30 - 50 % o general population suffers from sleeplessness or insomnia. There are various stages of insomnia and various medicines to cure it too. But, a non-pharmacological way of curing insomnia, toted as a effective alternative medicine, is Music. A good melody can bring darkness, calmness and stability to life.
Catch up in sleep: Not getting sound sleep at night is reason enough to make anyone irritable. However, of the two sexes, it is women who are naturally ore grumpy after a bad night. But, as it turns out, women may have an excuse for being grumpier. For researchers found that poor sleep also affects their overall health more seriously than it does in Men. The effect say experts at Duke University in North Carolina, Durham who conducted the research, is so marked that it could up the risk of diabetes, heart attack and stroke. The researchers found that women who didn't get a good night's sleep were more likely to be angry, depressed and suffering from other disorders than that of men, they also noted that not getting enough sleep increased levels of insulin and glucose in women.
If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water, because when a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts down automatically.
Unable to stop crying while peeling onions, chew a bubble gum.
If your tongue is white it shows that it is coated with a thin film of bacteria, if your tongue is pink its germ free.
The roaring sound that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is nothing but the sound of blood that surge through the veins in the ear.
Bats always turn left when coming out from the cave.
Every time you sneeze some of the cells in your brain die.
Colour Blue is for calming, it normally causes the brain to release calming hormones.
Ice creams could cause bad headaches. The cold causes blood vessels in the head to swell, making your head pound. If the sensation is severe, you should consult a neurologist for a thorough check up.
Passive smoking is not an ordinary matter that you can brush it off, it is equally serious as active smoking. Children who grew up in the smoky environment are twice at risk of suffering from asthma and chest infections, and they are much prone to get' glue ear' where the ear gets filled with a glue like fluid instead of air, and making them partially deaf. They have also increased risk of colds, coughs and meningitis.
Dreams (not day dreams ) are also an essential for a healthy life. Lack of adequate dreams denote that your health lack in protein and problems in personality. So at least dream as though you are dreaming, to stay fit in your health.
Walk the extra mile. Not literally , perhaps, but walk whenever you can to get a little extra movement out of your schedule.
March in place. Even during stationary activities you can get rid of extra calories and tone leg muscles, stand rather than sit before the television during your favourite sitcom and walk or march in place. During commercials pick up the beat a bit until you feel warm or breath a little heavier.
Rock and roll. Even gentle rocking movements can eliminate a few calories from your legs, abdomen and hips, and rocking actually helps the digestive system work more effectively than if your were sitting.
Fidget at work, while sitting at your desk, jostle your feet up and down rhythmically to keep them moving. This can help improve blood circulation and tighten calf muscles and your legs will look young and romantic.
Honey has a natural laxative property. Mix one tsp of honey with one tsp of 'amla' powder and take it every day at bed time. It is a time tested medicine for chronic constipation.
If your children are suffering from worms, give them 20 drops of juice of raw turmeric mixed with a pinch of salt first thing in the morning.
Normally the basic fact that everyone know is excessive pressure on the abdominal wall, such as strain of heavy lifting, can cause hernia, but a very recent study suggests that extra pounds, due to obesity, may actually offer some protection against hernias.
Beware of silent strokes: It's possible to have a stroke and not realise it immediately. A new study found that nearly 11 percent of people who thought that they were healthy actually had some brain damage from a "silent" stroke. Silent strokes don't result in any noticeable symptoms, people who've had a silent stroke are at higher risk of subsequent strokes.
There's a lot to be said for being faithful to one thing, that is...... 'Exercise'. So don't just walk, Hop, skip, jump, and gallop, too! Doing more than four different activities a week protects your brain as well as your body.
Your brain on exercise: In a recent study, it was found that those who engaged in four or more physical activities a week were less likely to develop dementia than those who did one or none. Here's help to nudge you over the edge:
- Do chores, make a list of calorie-burning round-the-house work. Many household chores require buckets of water. Whether you're mopping the floor, washing the car, or scrubbing the windows, you can get a lower body workout with a couple of buckets half-filled with water.
- Try working out. There are different at home moves that can help you out.
- Become a chi-gong expert, jump rope. You'll burn a lot of calories with this exercise in one hour.
Relaxing music for Insomniacs:
Have sleepless nights been bothering you?
Do you find yourself deprived of sleep?
An estimated 30 - 50 % o general population suffers from sleeplessness or insomnia. There are various stages of insomnia and various medicines to cure it too. But, a non-pharmacological way of curing insomnia, toted as a effective alternative medicine, is Music. A good melody can bring darkness, calmness and stability to life.
Catch up in sleep: Not getting sound sleep at night is reason enough to make anyone irritable. However, of the two sexes, it is women who are naturally ore grumpy after a bad night. But, as it turns out, women may have an excuse for being grumpier. For researchers found that poor sleep also affects their overall health more seriously than it does in Men. The effect say experts at Duke University in North Carolina, Durham who conducted the research, is so marked that it could up the risk of diabetes, heart attack and stroke. The researchers found that women who didn't get a good night's sleep were more likely to be angry, depressed and suffering from other disorders than that of men, they also noted that not getting enough sleep increased levels of insulin and glucose in women.
If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water, because when a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts down automatically.
Unable to stop crying while peeling onions, chew a bubble gum.
If your tongue is white it shows that it is coated with a thin film of bacteria, if your tongue is pink its germ free.
The roaring sound that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is nothing but the sound of blood that surge through the veins in the ear.
Bats always turn left when coming out from the cave.
Every time you sneeze some of the cells in your brain die.
Colour Blue is for calming, it normally causes the brain to release calming hormones.
Ice creams could cause bad headaches. The cold causes blood vessels in the head to swell, making your head pound. If the sensation is severe, you should consult a neurologist for a thorough check up.
Passive smoking is not an ordinary matter that you can brush it off, it is equally serious as active smoking. Children who grew up in the smoky environment are twice at risk of suffering from asthma and chest infections, and they are much prone to get' glue ear' where the ear gets filled with a glue like fluid instead of air, and making them partially deaf. They have also increased risk of colds, coughs and meningitis.
Dreams (not day dreams ) are also an essential for a healthy life. Lack of adequate dreams denote that your health lack in protein and problems in personality. So at least dream as though you are dreaming, to stay fit in your health.
Walk the extra mile. Not literally , perhaps, but walk whenever you can to get a little extra movement out of your schedule.
March in place. Even during stationary activities you can get rid of extra calories and tone leg muscles, stand rather than sit before the television during your favourite sitcom and walk or march in place. During commercials pick up the beat a bit until you feel warm or breath a little heavier.
Rock and roll. Even gentle rocking movements can eliminate a few calories from your legs, abdomen and hips, and rocking actually helps the digestive system work more effectively than if your were sitting.
Fidget at work, while sitting at your desk, jostle your feet up and down rhythmically to keep them moving. This can help improve blood circulation and tighten calf muscles and your legs will look young and romantic.
Honey has a natural laxative property. Mix one tsp of honey with one tsp of 'amla' powder and take it every day at bed time. It is a time tested medicine for chronic constipation.
If your children are suffering from worms, give them 20 drops of juice of raw turmeric mixed with a pinch of salt first thing in the morning.
Normally the basic fact that everyone know is excessive pressure on the abdominal wall, such as strain of heavy lifting, can cause hernia, but a very recent study suggests that extra pounds, due to obesity, may actually offer some protection against hernias.
Beware of silent strokes: It's possible to have a stroke and not realise it immediately. A new study found that nearly 11 percent of people who thought that they were healthy actually had some brain damage from a "silent" stroke. Silent strokes don't result in any noticeable symptoms, people who've had a silent stroke are at higher risk of subsequent strokes.
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