Nose and sinus disorders are one of the most common afflictions in the world, and more than 30 million people globally have one. Nose and sinus disorders can be either long-term, chronic conditions or short-term, acute disorders. Either way, however, they often result in the same symptoms and will get treated the same way.
Nose and sinus disorders can be anything from nasal polyps and sinusitis to sinus infections and nasal obstructions. While your exact treatment will vary depending on your specific condition, here are some of the most common options for people with nose or sinus disorders.
Drugs and medications are one of the most common ways to treat nasal conditions. Medications are typically used to open up the sinuses and can include over-the-counter options or prescription drugs.
Corticosteroids are taken by mouth and help reduce inflammation that’s causing a blockage or nasal polyps. Corticosteroids are also available as a nasal spray, depending on your preferences.
Many nasal problems are happening because of seasonal or environmental allergies. In these cases, over-the-counter allergy medications can often relieve your symptoms.
Nasal sprays are also a common and effective treatment for nasal obstructions, sinusitis, and many other nasal conditions. Nasal sprays help relieve symptoms and treat nasal conditions and can be either prescribed or over the counter.
In many cases, nasal and sinus conditions are painful and debilitating. While pain medications won’t cure your condition, they can help ease your symptoms and make you comfortable. Pain medications can include over the counter or prescription options.
Nasal decongestants are potent, short-term remedies that can ease symptoms and potentially cure nose and sinus conditioner.
As with all medications, drugs for nose and sinus conditions often have some side effects. While these side effects aren’t life-threatening, they can be painful and uncomfortable. Here are some of the most common side effects of nasal medications.
In addition to medications, there are also surgical remedies for nose and sinus disorders.
This is a fairly advanced procedure and is typically used in serious situations where other remedies don’t work.
If your condition is caused by a deviated septum, a septoplasty can help repair and straighten it out.
Medications can help with the symptoms of nasal polyps but often don’t eliminate them. In these instances, you’ll require a nasal polypectomy to surgically remove the polyps.
In addition to these, there are other less invasive surgical remedies and procedures that can cure nose and sinus disorders.
If you don’t want to do surgery and traditional medications aren’t doing the trick, you also have the option of taking antibiotics. Antibiotics are especially effective when you have a bacterial infection that’s causing your nasal problems. Antibiotics are more aggressive than other medications and are available by prescription only.
While nose and sinus disorders are one of the most common affiliations in South Africa, they’re also one of the most curable. The key is to have your nose or sinus disorder diagnosed by a medical professional so that they can start the proper course of treatment. Trying to treat your nasal condition with the wrong medications or treatments could make your condition worse and lead to permanent nose or throat problems.