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I had just read 67 of 114 messages,it  seems that everybody  on this site presumes that they have human right to expres their desperation,not hoping to be listened to or answered.I don’t think that anywhere one can find such a sorry comunity of abused and reaped off people otherwise normal who don’t complain, expect help from doctors or at least respectfull confession that there is no help to be expected.I am not a health profesional, I just have staphylococus aureus infection for some 20 years now.It is drug resistant infection so ,luckyly, I was spared visits to doctors office in this same 20 years.I don’t feel sick  and when ,once in 5 years, I  go to the dentist , i am sent away with the same advice to go and do this what i do.Which is: 1]Keep in my mouth,when not asleep or eating, peace of clove [spice,supermart] or myrr[rasin,health food,indian food-gugul] 2] cleaning my ears, every night, with q-tip dip ped in tea tree oil[drugstores] or if there is some sensitivity in the ear canal  ,dipped in red thyme oil,DILUTED in olive oil or almond oil. 3] Irigating nose ,every  night, with the water pick, without any nose tips, with tap water with a drop of tea tree oil. 4]If pain developes, in nose itself, or in some of the sinusi [sinusis?] drop of myrr oil [very dense, very expensive] in each of nostrils, with head hanging over the edge of the bed, for longish time ,takes care of it. Out noses behave like infested deep wounds and some loss of sence of smell is better expected.If pipete is used to administer  myrr oil, geting it as deep in nose as still  comfortable,it does not have to be bad[ loss of smell]. .People always nad noses[ to complicated design] and they were   much dirtier in other times and other places,but we never hear about sinus suferes,that was typical herbalist treatment field.I do recomend  Andrew Chevallier’s Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants–published inthe USA and UK and distributed inUSA byHoughton Miffin Co. Boston, Try http://www.dk.com

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Uh……….thanks for sharing. In article <20000315150416.02605.00002…@ng-fk1.aol.com>, – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -natalianatal…@aol.com (NataliaNatalija) wrote: > I had just read 67 of 114 messages,it seems that everybody on this site > presumes that they have human right to expres their desperation,not hoping to > be listened to or answered.I don’t think that anywhere one can find such a > sorry comunity of abused and reaped off people otherwise normal who don’t > complain, expect help from doctors or at least respectfull confession that > there is no help to be expected.I am not a health profesional, I just have > staphylococus aureus infection for some 20 years now.It is drug resistant > infection so ,luckyly, I was spared visits to doctors office in this same 20 > years.I don’t feel sick and when ,once in 5 years, I go to the dentist , i am > sent away with the same advice to go and do this what i do.Which is: > 1]Keep in my mouth,when not asleep or eating, peace of clove [spice,supermart] > or myrr[rasin,health food,indian food-gugul] > 2] cleaning my ears, every night, with q-tip dip > ped in tea tree oil[drugstores] or if there is > some sensitivity in the ear canal ,dipped in red thyme oil,DILUTED in olive > oil or almond oil. > 3] Irigating nose ,every night, with the water pick, without any nose tips, > with tap water with a drop of tea tree oil. > 4]If pain developes, in nose itself, or in some of the sinusi [sinusis?] drop > of myrr oil [very dense, very expensive] in each of nostrils, with head > hanging over the edge of the bed, for longish time ,takes care of it. Out noses > behave like infested deep wounds and some loss of sence of smell is better > expected.If pipete is used to administer myrr oil, geting it as deep in nose > as still comfortable,it does not have to be bad[ loss of smell]. > .People always nad noses[ to complicated design] and they were much dirtier > in other times and other places,but we never hear about sinus suferes,that was > typical herbalist treatment field.I do recomend Andrew Chevallier’s > Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants–published inthe USA and UK and distributed > inUSA byHoughton Miffin Co. Boston, Try http://www.dk.com

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Alt.Support.Sinusitis FAQ 1.7 What’s new: I added material on what is sinusitis, saline solution, antibiotics, steroid nasal sprays, and prevention. Introduction: It’s good practice in Usenet newsgroups to read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions archive) before posting your first message. This way, you can often find answers to common questions without others having to answer the same questions over and over. CONTENTS 1. What is sinusitis? 2. Why sinusitis sucks 3. Role of the immune system 4. Allergies 5. Irrigation and other self-help measures 6. Drugs 7. Alternative medicine and candida 8. Prevention 9. Surgery 10. Web sites and books DISCLAIMER This FAQ is designed to provide some of the core information related to the newsgroup alt.support.sinusitis and sinusitis in general. It’s an attempt at a middle-ground approach, not too far toward the "antibiotics and surgery" leanings of traditional medicine, not too far toward the "it works for me/anything goes" leanings of alternative medicine. This FAQ isn’t designed to cover all issues related to sinusitis. If you have questions not answered here, visit the Web sites mentioned at the end of this FAQ or post your questions in the newsgroup alt.support.sinusitis. The FAQ maintainer (author), who’s listed at the end of this document, welcomes corrections of factual errors and suggestions. This FAQ is informational only and should not be regarded as medical advice. The author has worked as a medical writer but is not a medical doctor. If you have symptoms, or if you plan to initiate treatment or undertake a change in treatment as a result of this information, you should consult a doctor. This FAQ is provided as is without any express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, the author does not assume responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from its use. 1. WHAT IS SINUSITIS? Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, usually caused by a bacterial infection. It’s considered acute if it’s short-lived and chronic if it’s long-lasting — longer than three months, according to most doctors. Chronic sinusitis is sometimes also defined as four or more occurrences of acute sinusitis in a year. Chronic sinusitis presents the same kinds of symptoms as acute sinusitis though they may not be as severe. Acute sinusitis is often preceded by a cold, flu, or allergy attack, which inflames the sinus membranes and blocks the sinus’ drainage openings (ostia). Mucus collects, providing a breeding ground for bacteria. Chronic sinusitis is often preceded by too many cases of acute sinusitis, which cause the ostia to swell shut permanently and bacteria to grow continuously. Chronic sinusitis may also accompany other structural changes in the sinuses, including thickened and stagnant mucus, a paralysis of the tiny hairs (cilia) that are designed to sweep mucus, bacteria, allergens, and other foreign matter out of the sinuses, nasal polyps (growths), and swollen nasal turbinates. Sometimes chronic sinusitis may not involve an infection at all but chronic inflammation, a blockage of the ostia, a buildup of mucus, and sinus pressure and pain. In a small percentage of chronic sinusitis cases, the cause is immunological deficiency, as determined by a blood test. Sinusitis is more common than many other better-known health problems, such as hypertension and arthritis. It affects 15 percent of people each year, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Some experts believe that sinusitis is increasing in frequency as a result of air pollution and exposure to colds and flu from daycare centers. Other experts feel that sinusitis is only apparently increasing in frequency as a result of better diagnostic techniques. And some experts feel that sinusitis is overdiagnosed, that only about half of patients who see doctors for symptoms of sinusitis actually have the condition. According to one statistic, more than 85 percent of people with colds have inflamed sinuses, though unlike with true sinusitis, symptoms are typically brief and mild. Between 0.5 and 5 percent of people with colds develop true sinusitis. Diagnosis The symptoms of sinusitis are often similar to those of colds or allergies, which can make diagnosis tricky. Sinusitis, however, is more often accompanied by facial pressure or pain, particularly when bending over, thick yellow or green mucus rather than clear or whitish mucus, and post-nasal drip, particularly at night, leading to a sore throat. Also, acute sinusitis typically lasts longer than the 7 to 10 days of a common cold. Doctors look for swelling, tenderness, and redness of the skin over the cheekbones (these symptoms are usually worse in the morning). They may use transillumination by shining a bright light in a darkened room against the cheek or forehead, looking for blockages. They may look at the sinuses directly with a flexible tube inserted into the nose called an endoscope. For chronic sinusitis sometimes they order a CT scan (computerized tomography, sometimes written as CAT scan and pronounced "cat scan"), which is a specialized X-ray technique. CT scans are more accurate in diagnosing sinusitis than conventional X-rays (plain film radiography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), but reports indicate that they still have a false negative rate of 5 to 10 percent, meaning they don’t identify sinusitis in a small percentage of cases. Some patients have reported that neither an endoscope nor a CT scan identified their sinusitis as the infection was in the bone and required nuclear bone imaging, also called a bone scan, for a proper diagnosis. It’s important that sinusitis be diagnosed and treated because, if not treated, it often just gets worse. Acute sinusitis should be treated no later than two to three weeks after symptoms appear. If not treated acute sinusitis can structurally damage the sinuses and turn into chronic sinusitis, which is more difficult to treat and may require surgery. Sinusitis can clear up on its own (60 to 70 percent of patients recover from acute sinusitis without need for an antibiotic, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology), but in rare cases untreated sinusitis can lead to other more serious health conditions involving the eyes and the brain, including osteomyelitis and meningitis. 2. WHY SINUSITIS SUCKS Sinusitis feels like a cold that never goes away. It often hurts. It reduces your energy level. It interferes with sleep. It can dull your senses of smell and taste, make you hoarse, and give you bad breath. It costs time and money in trying to manage it. On the other hand, for most people, sinusitis is manageable. After discovering the techniques that work for them, many people report a considerably improved quality of life. Treating sinusitis is as much art as science. While there is common ground, each person with sinusitis is different. What works for me may not work for you. Some ENTs (ear, nose, and throat specialists) are better than others in treating patients as individuals, keeping up on the latest clinical research, and being receptive to viable alternative remedies. (ENTs are more formally known as otolaryngologists, pronounced OH-toe-lair-ing-GOLL-e-gists, or otorhinolaryngologists, pronounced OH-toe-RIE-no-lair-ing-GOLL-e-gists.) Unfortunately, many ENTs are surgery specialists and know little about the other aspects of sinusitis care. Ultimately, you should take control of your own healthcare. 3. ROLE OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM The best thing you can do for your sinus health is get your whole self healthier. Gravitate toward a healthier lifestyle and a cleaner environment to bolster, or rebalance, your immune system. Much of sinusitis has to do with the failure of the immune system to deal effectively with stressors that bombard everybody’s sinuses every day — air pollutants, smoke, dust and dust mites, molds and mildew, pet dander, pollen, viruses, bacteria, and fungi. One of the functions of the sinuses is to help filter out this stuff before it reaches the lungs. Sinuses, however, can overreact or underreact. Overreacting creates an excessive immune system response, which leads to allergies. Underreacting, by failing to sweep invaders out, leads to infections. With both allergies and infections, excessive mucus production and inflammation results, which can block the ostia, leading to or prolonging infection. There are no quick fixes in rebalancing the immune system. Eat less, or no, refined sugar (aside from its immune system effects, sugar can also prolong sinusitis if you have the type that’s caused by the fungus candida). Eat a variety of veggies and fruit (strive for five servings a day — ten is even better). Cut down on fat, particularly saturated fat and transfat, and refined carbohydrates such as white bread. Try eliminating dairy to reduce mucus production. Eat less in general — habitual overeating taxes the immune system, while moderation plus an occasional feast and occasional fast can help you live longer. Drink a lot of water. Exercise intelligently — moderate exercise bolsters the immune system, while killer workouts can depress it, bringing on allergy attacks or sinus infections (it’s best to rest, avoiding strenuous exercise, during an acute sinusitis attack). Manage stress with meditation or relaxation exercises. Get enough sleep. Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke (which like smoking can paralyze the cilia). Some people take megavitamins such as vitamin C, herbs such as echinacea and astragalus, and foods such as shiitake mushrooms and raw garlic to try to strengthen their immune system. Most doctors and nutritionists say a balanced diet is more effective, though some people report positive experiences with supplements, herbs, and specific foods. 4. ALLERGIES It has been reported in medical journals that chronic sinusitis is associated with allergies … read more »

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