Prevention of Sinusitis
Some steps to prevent sinusitis:
- Avoid sudden temperature changes. Adequately protected from the cold, but not to cover too much sweat.
Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system and resist infection.
- Eradicate smoking.
- Drink 2 liters or 8 glasses of water a day since it helps to better drainage of the sinuses.
- Avoid polluted environments or snuff smoke and sudden temperature changes and climates too dry.
- Combat respiratory infections, according to medical orders and report any complications in treatment.
- Vaccinated annually against influenza. – Prescription, take or apply lubricants decongestants or nasal mucosa when you have a respiratory infection of the upper airway.
- In case of allergy should avoid contact with the substance that triggers adverse effects, or address a crisis properly and promptly.
- In people sensitive to chemicals or changes in climate are recommended room humidifier and moisturizing spray and drops, as they improve hydration in the interior of the nose.
- Some people with chronic sinusitis find that exercise improves their condition, increasing the amount of nasal mucus discarded. However, the decision to sport is personal, because there have been cases where physical activity worsens symptoms.
- If the patient wears glasses, make sure you do not squeeze the bridge of the nose.
- It is very useful to learn how to properly handle the stress and nervousness, as it increases the response of the body’s defenses and reduce the incidence of allergic crisis.
- In those water sports should be improved swimming technique to avoid inhaling water.