Symptoms and Treatment of Adult Frontitis

Frontitis is a disease that is characterized by an inflammation of the frontal sinus of the nose. It is accompanied by pain in the forehead, which extends to the temporal part. The disease is quite common, it is a complication of sinusitis. Therefore, what is the frontitis, its symptoms and treatment should be studied in detail.

• The causes of the appearance of the frontitis
• Symptoms of the disease at the initial stage
• Acute front: signs
• Chronic frontitis
• Diagnosis of the disease and treatment
• Treatment of acute disease
• Inhalations in front
• Treatment of the disease folk remedies
• Prevention of the frontitis

The causes of the appearance of the frontitis

The main risk group includes people who are often exposed to colds. Prerequisites for the appearance of the disease can be:

• severe cold and incorrect treatment;
• nasal trauma that hampers breathing;
• presence of bacterial infections in the body;
• an increase in adenoids.

Frontitis can also become a consequence of such diseases:

• diseases of the respiratory system that are chronic;
• an allergic rhinitis;
• nasal tumors;
• congenital deformation of nasal passages;
• incorrect blowing out;
• decreased immunity.

It is very important to detect the development of the frontitis in a timely manner, because its treatment in the early stages is much easier.

Symptoms of the disease at the initial stage

Since the frontitis most often appears as a result of catarrhal diseases, it is accompanied by such signs:

• uncomfortable sensations in the bow;
• increased body temperature;
• violation of the respiratory system;
• nasal congestion;
• general weakness of the body, aches in the joints.

The early stage of the disease is treated relatively dynamically and painlessly. But if you start treatment late or carry it out incorrectly, the frontitis turns into an acute or chronic form.

Acute front: signs

This form of the disease has obvious signs, such as:

• accumulation of pus in excess, leading to a constant headache;
• activation of painful sensations when touching the frontal sinuses;
• the spread of pain in the temporal part;
• the secretion of mucus from the nose, which has an unpleasant odor, can go along with pus;
• in a lying position, a strong cough begins to disturb;
• loss of appetite.

As a result of these symptoms, the person is disturbed by sleep and normal day regimen.

Chronic frontitis

This form of the disease develops as a result of incorrect treatment of acute frontalitis and causes such symptoms:

• conjunctivitis;
• inability to distinguish smells;
• swelling of the eyelids and the frontal part, especially after sleep;
• an unceasing cough that is not capable of removing even medications;
• weakness, fast fatigue.

Chronic form of the disease leads to the appearance of polyps, which prevents normal breathing.

Diagnosis of the disease and treatment

To establish the diagnosis, you should consult a doctor-otolaryngologist, who will unmistakably determine the form of the disease. As an auxiliary argument, he will send for the passage of such studies:

1. Rhinoscopy. Assesses the condition of the nasal mucosa, the presence of polyps.
2. Ultrasound diagnosis of nasal sinuses. Helps determine the extent of the inflammatory process, controls the effectiveness of treatment.
3. Endoscopy. It determines the state of the nasal sinuses, their possible deformation due to injuries.
4. Radiography of sinuses. Detects the presence of puffiness, determines inflammation.
5. Bacteriological study of excreta. It determines which bacteria the frontitis is caused by, helps in the choice of antibiotics for treatment.
6. CT scan. The most informative study. Helps detect inflammation and the degree of lesion of the frontal sinuses.

Based on the results of the studies, the doctor prescribes the most effective and safe treatment in each individual case.

It is important to know!General blood and urine tests at the initial stage of the frontitis are not informative! Inflammation in the body during this period is not detected.

With regard to the treatment of this form of the disease, it is aimed at restoring the outflow of mucus and its removal from the sinuses. Drug therapy includes the taking of such drugs:

1. Antibiotics for adults. Usually, a wide spectrum of drugs are prescribed, aimed at eliminating the inflammatory process, for example Amoxiclav, Amoxicillin.
2. Nasal drops. Vasoconstrictive drugs and antihistamines are prescribed, Isofra, Polidex spray.
3. Physiotherapy. It is carried out in a hospital, it can be electrophoresis, UHF, laser therapy.
4. Washing. It is carried out at home using a saline solution, in which antibiotics should be dissolved.

If medication fails to produce positive results, then surgery will be required. It consists in removing the accumulated mucus from the frontal sinuses in an operative way. During the rehabilitation period, regular washing and administration of antibiotics in the sinuses should be done.

It is important to know!Since the chronic form is the result of acute frontalitis, all efforts should be directed to treating the disease at an early stage of development!

Treatment of acute disease

How to treat the frontitis in adults? Medication therapy includes the use of such drugs:

• sprays or drops having vasoconstrictive effect, which can be applied no more than 1 week;
• sprays containing antibiotics are aimed at eliminating the inflammatory process in the nasal sinuses;
• taking antihistamines to eliminate allergic manifestations;
• mucolytics - contribute to an easier removal of mucus from the nasal sinuses.

Also an otolaryngologist can prescribe physioprocedures as an auxiliary component of treatment.

Important to remember!It is necessary to strictly adhere to prescriptions and recommendations of the doctor! This will help to avoid the transition of the frontitis to the chronic form.

Inhalations in front

Treatment of the frontitis with inhalation is a very effective way. Therefore, it is popular not only among specialists, but also among patients. It should be used in conjunction with taking medications, which will have a more effective effect of antibiotics and other medications.

After a few procedures, the mucus accumulates independently, which has a beneficial effect on well-being and recovery. Headaches and nasal congestion leave. This is one way of treating people's remedies.

Treatment of the disease folk remedies

Treatment of the frontitis can be carried out at home using self-prepared medications. Unconventional medicine has a number of prescriptions for fighting this disease.

Bay leaf

It will be necessary to boil 0.5 liters of water together with a laurel leaf in an amount of 10 pieces, after boiling, simmer for about 5 minutes at low heat. Do inhalation over the formed steam, covering your head with a towel. The duration of the procedure should not be more than 5 minutes. In a couple of days the accumulated mucus will start to come out. If necessary, you can repeat the procedure after 3 days.

Onion

Add 1 hour to the crushed bulb. l. honey and 100 ml of warm, purified water. Stir thoroughly until smooth consistency, insist in warm for about 5 hours. After the time has elapsed, rinse the nose 4 times a day.

Garlic

Take 4 cloves of garlic, grind to the consistency of gruel, add 1 hour. l. apple cider vinegar and 100 ml of boiling water. With the help of the resulting mass to do inhalation. Add boiling water if the liquid starts to cool. This procedure should take at least 15 minutes 4 times a day until complete recovery.

Herbal Remedies

To prepare the broth, you need 15 grams of chamomile flowers, 10 g of calendula flowers and 5 g of meadow geranium. Thoroughly mix the herbs and pour 1 cup of boiling water. Infuse for 1 hour, then do a rinse of the nasal sinuses.

Important to remember!Before using medicines prepared at home, you should consult a doctor! And also to be observed at it or him all period of treatment.

Prevention of the frontitis

In order to avoid the appearance of the disease and its unpleasant complications, one should adhere to such rules:

• strengthening the immune system, which protects against colds;
• avoid hypothermia, because it can cause a bad cold;
• do not engage in self-medication, any illness requires specialist advice.

Also, do not forget to undergo a regular preventive examination of the otolaryngologist and lead a healthy lifestyle.