Sinusitis

Vergleich: Siehe: Common cold + Sinusitisinum + Nase + Anhang (Nomthandazo Dlamini) + Vergleich: Psora – Sykose – Syphillinie - Carcinosinum – Tuberkulinie

Lanza and Kennedy (1997), and Carr (2002) the basis for diagnosis of chronic sinusitis:

The patient must have more than 2 major factors or 1 major and 2 minor factors occurring for more than 4 weeks in duration.

Major Factors

- Facial pain/ pressure

- Facial congestion/ fullness

- Nasal obstruction

- Nasal discharge: purulent, or discoloured postnasal drainage

- Hyposmia/anosmia

- Purulent discharge in the nose

Minor Factors

- Headache

- Halitosis

- Fatigue

- Dental pain

- Cough

- Ear pressure/fullness

Nasal obstruction: inhale steam from a vaporiser or a hot cup of water to lessen the discomfort and soothe inflamed sinuses. Hot wet compresses are applied over the inflamed area to alleviate symptoms of congestion.

Avoid surgery!

[Dirk Noschinski, Heilpraktiker]

bei Rhinitis und Sinusitis

Rezepte. aus dem Papyrus Ebers

[David Wember, MD]

Thought to be the culprit for asthma and even chronic fatigue syndrome.

Main remedies:

Ars.: thick, acrid nasal discharges/ more glandular involvement and night sweats

Kali-i.: thick, more acrid nasal discharges/pain at the root of the nose, pulsating or lancinating, ext. frontal sinuses.

Stict.: dull pressure in the forehead and fullness at the root of the nose, with dry nasal passages. Cochlearia: Boericke: pressing and boring pains in the forehead "as if the frontal bone would fall out."

Cinnb.: pressing pain above the root of the nose and shooting pains in the bones of the orbit running from the inner to the outer canthi.

Bov.: nose obstructed, with watery nasal discharge, only from the left side.

[Frank Hartmann]

Aspergillis niger useful for sinus infection in Florida

[Dr. Sahni]

Acute Remedies

All-c.

Ars.

Runny nose with watery discharge, sneezing, frequent thirst. Thin, excoriating discharge.

Nose feels stopped up.

Sneezing without relief.

Burning and Bleeding of nostrils.

<: open air, wet weather, after midnight

>: indoors, heat, warm drinks.

Bell.

1st stage of a sinus infection with high fever and feeling of constant, throbbing pain in the sinuses

Throbbing frontal headache. Right sided headache.

Congestion of face.

<: least movement, lying down, jar, touch, noise, draughts, afternoon

>: semi erect posture

+ by photophobia, coryza with mucous and blood; red face.

Bry.

Sinus pain caused by movement of head associated with increased thirst

Coryza with shooting and aching in forehead.

Swelling at tip of nose, “As if it would ulcerate when touched”.

Excessive dryness of mucous membrane.

<: motion, warmth, change of temperature, morning

>: lying on painful side, pressure, rest

Gels.

Acute coryza with dull headache and fever. swelling of turbinates.

Watery excoriating discharges. Sneezing with fulness at root of nose, + very violent sneezing.

Very dull and tired, look drowsy. slow gradual onset of symptoms

Occipital throbbing headache with sensation of dizziness, particularly on any movement.

+ thirstless

<: damp weather, fog, tobacco smoking, thinking of ailments, 10a.m

>: bending forward, open air, continued motion, profuse urination

Hekla:

Sinus after mastoid operation. 30C

Hep.

Nose blocked and patient feels that, he will be relieved of the suffering if secretion commence. Offensive discharge, like old cheese. 1X will often start secretions and profuse drainage in stuffy colds. < from dry cold wind > in damp weather

Sinusitis of allergic origin with patient being sensitive to cold

Allergic rhinitis, sneezing culminating into sinusitis

Acute sinusitis ( frontal/frontomaxillary) becoming chronic with passage of time

Right-sided frontal sinusitis causing sharp, splinter-like pain in the forehead and the root of the nose, the pain gets < from cold air/cold foods/cold drinks; in general the person is chilly requiring warm clothes even in summer and overly sensitive to the environment i.e. noise, touch, light, etc.

Sneezes every time he going to cold dry wind with runny nose, later thick offensive

discharge smelling like old cheese.

<: dry cold wind, slightest draught, lying on painful side

>: damp weather, wrapping head, warmth, after eating.

Kali-bi.

Sinusitis + thick yellow or green mucus.

Chronic inflammation of frontal sinus “As if stopped” and fullness at root of nose

Frontal sinusitis with pain in supra orbital region or inner canthi of both eyes and at the root of nose.

Sinusitis in hot weather or summer, causing wandering pain in the forehead, in a spot that can be covered by the tip of the finger

Post nasal catarrh exciting the cough. Nasal discharge scanty, thick, sticky, purulent, yellow, ropy

loss of smell.

<: morning, hot weather

>: warmth

Kali-i.

Nasal catarrh involving frontal sinuses. Chronic sinusitis causing throbbing pain and burning in the nose

Bursting throbbing in nose and sinuses. Violent sneezing, takes cold from every damp day.

Profuse acrid hot watery discharges, Fullness in nose; < in cool air with salivation and dysponea.

Stiffness and dryness without discharge. IRRitable.

Tightness at the root of the nose. Ozaena with perforated septum.

<: at night/warm room/damp weather/warm clothing/heat;

>>: moving in open air.

Kali-m.

Sinus headache with vomiting, stunning shock in or a leader load holds down occipital > letting hair down and warmth. Discharges white, thick, stuffy cold in head.

Vault of pharynx covered with adherent crusts. Stuffy cold. Nose bleed.

Whitish gray tongue. Discontent, discouraged, fears, sits in silence, imagine he must starve.

Kali-s.

IRRatable

Colds with yellow slimy expectoration. engorgement of nasopharyngeal mucous

membranes with mouth breathing, snoring etc after removal of adenoids

Yellow slimy discharges, complaints after removal of adenoids. Obstructed nose + smell lost.

Itching of nose.

<: evening/heat/heated room.

>: cool and open air.

Merc.

Right-sided sinusitis associated with earache, toothache and vertigo which increase on lying on the back, pain not > inhaling steam, “As if a band around the head”. Acrid, thick, greenish yellow, pus-like discharge from the nose and that too more

at night. Intense thirst for large amounts of cold water and profuse, offensive perspiration.

Frontal sinusitis < night with nasal obstruction. Fever associated with sweat, chilliness < night

Moist thickly coated indented tongue with foul breath.

<: wet damp weather, night, warm room, warm weather

Rhus-t.

Coryza culminating to sinusitis after working in cold water or getting wet in rain. Pain in supraorbital or paranasal region associated with malaise, body ache and chilliness

Tip of nose sore red ulcerated. swelling of nose. nose bleed on stooping. Slowly

progressing feverish attack, + very violent generalized aching.

violent attack of sneezing with greenish nasal discharge. Complaints + restless and triangular red tip of tongue. Thirst for sips of warm or rarely cold drinks.

<: warmth, covering, during sleep, cold wet rainy weather, night, rest

>: warm dry weather, motion, warm application

Stict.

Nasal catarrh, when the discharges dry up there is pain in forehead and frontal sinuses.

Heavy full feeling, pain at root of nose, better by discharge

Dry nasal membrane. Post nasal discharge.

Constant need to blow the nose with no discharge.

Dry scabs (evening/night).

In hay fever when the trouble centers in the head and frontal sinuses; nose completely plugged up, though there is continual sneezing.

<: sudden changes of temperature

Constitutional Remedies

Pulsatilla

Basically gentle and can be persuaded to cooperate and change viewpoints easily, like the winds changing the direction of the Windflower.

Usually blond, blue eyed, sympathetic, easily brought to tears. Indicated in many affections of women and children or in persons of mild, gentle yielding disposition with weeping tendency; in women of light complexion,

inclined to plumpness, with scanty, delayed menstrual flow; derangements of puberty; delay of the first menstruation; threatened abortion.

Mild, weeping nature, thirst less, have changeability of symptoms, of contradictory nature.

Guiding symptom: seeks open air and feels better there. Highly emotional and craves sympathy.

AFfinity for maxillary, frontal, frontal maxillary sinusitis with thick, bland, greenish yellow discharge. Low grade fever with shifting type of headache.

The head pain < lying down/in a warm room; > in cool air.

The sinusitis may begin after being overheated. Stooping, sitting, rising from lying down, and eating can < head pain, which is often in the front part of the head and + with digestive problems. They get some relief from slow walking in the open air or by wrapping the head tightly in a bandage. This condition is commonly experienced when the child is in school. The nasal discharge is often thick and yellow or green. Sinusitis with pain that shifts

from one part of head to another, the pain gets worse from steam-inhalation but is relieved by pressure, cold applications or moving in open air, profuse thick, greenish yellow, bland discharge from the nose.

Silicea

Cold, chilly, hugs the fire, wants plenty warm clothing, and hates drafts; hands and feet cold, < in winter. Lack of vital heat with icy coldness of hands and feet. Prostration of mind and body. SENsitive to taking cold.

Intolerance of alcoholic stimulants. Ailments attended with pus formation. epilepsy..

Want of grit, moral or physical. Scrofulous, rachitic children, with large head, open fontanelles and sutures, distended abdomen, slow in walking. Ill effects of vaccination. Suppurative processes. Ripens abscesses.

Child usually a chronically stuffed nose. They have a sense as though their head would burst. The head pain tends to be < in one eye (r.). < mental exertion (while studying for an exam).

Cold air, moving the head, light or noise can also aggravate the head pain. It is relieved by wrapping the head warmly and tightly or by applying heat. Headache starts from the back of the head and settles above the right eye i.e. right frontal sinusitis, pain < movements (stooping)/noise/cold air but is relieved by pressure.

> warmth, wrapping up head, summer; in wet or humid weather.

< new moon, in morning, from washing, during menses, uncovering, lying down, damp, lying on left side, cold.

Sulphur

Inertia and relaxation of fiber; hence feebleness of tone characterizes its symptoms.

Ebullitions of heat, dislike of water, dry and hard hair and skin, red orifices, sinking feeling at stomach about 11 h. and cat-nap sleep always indicate Sulphur.

Standing is the worst position for Sulphur patients, it is always uncomfortable. Dirty, filthy people, prone to skin affections. Aversion to being washed. When carefully-selected remedies fail to act (acute diseases), it

frequently arouses the reactionary powers of the organism. General offensive character of discharge and exhalations. Very red lips and face, flushing easily. Often great use in beginning the treatment of chronic cases and in finishing acute ones.

Indicated in acute sinusitis with pain and dryness in throat, thirst for cold water, feverish, heat in body, burning pain in eyes, palms and soles, flushes of heat from face. Nose stuffed indoors, imaginary foul smells. Chronic dry nasal catarrh, dry scabs and bleeds easily. Polypus and adenoids. Chronic sinusitis without any discharge from nose, burning heat in palms and soles. Pain in forehead < blowing the nose

<: rest, warmth in bed, washing, morning, night

>: dry warm weather

Nat-s.

Indicated in hydrogenoid constitution where complaints are due to living in damp houses and basements, cellars. Feels every change from dry to wet. Complaints < rainy weather/water in any form. Always feel better in warm dry weather.

Serious, focused and hard-working. They have a high sense of responsibility and a very sensitive nature being easily driven to tears by sad movies, books or music. Generally when well they are sensible and a little reserved and aloof.

When ill they become confused and deeply depressed (after a head injury).

They lose interest in life and can in extreme cases become suicidal.

Chronic frontal or frontal maxillary sinusitis with profuse thick green purulent discharge.

Nasal catarrah with yellow and salty mucous. Coryza, epistaxis, ethmoiditis. Occipital

headache

< damp cold/monsoons

>: dry weather/pressure/changing position

Nat-m:

Sensitive people. Tend to have inhibitions, irritability, depression and although they keep their emotions under tight control are easily hurt by criticism or a lack of acceptance when they become moody and self-centered.

Ailments from suppressed emotions and grief. Depressed particularly in chronic diseases. Consolation aggravates. Irritable and gets into a passion about trifles. Self-centered depression and sadness, worse from heat. It is

thought to be especially appropriate for frail, excitable and irritable people who suffer from sharp mood swings or emotional outbursts. Such people have a very low tolerance for hectic and frenzied surroundings or any sympathetic attempts to comfort them.

< sudden noises or loud music. Physical symptoms are often a mucosal discharge and/or fluid retention associated with headaches.

Ailments involving water balance (sinus, mucous, hay fever, edema, puffy eyes, lightheadedness, perspiration, constipation, dizziness, water retention, headaches)

Constant runny nose, watery eyes, and excess mucous. Headache that begins at the root of the nose and extends to the forehead and is associated with nausea. Indicated in sun headache with bouts of sneezing and lachrymation. Chronic frontal-maxillary sinusitis with supra orbital headache commencing in morning around 10 - 11 h. Frontal sinusitis with headache as if thousand little hammers are knocking on brain, > sleep. Violent fluent coryza

then changing into stoppage of nose. Discharge thin watery like raw white of egg. Loss of smell and taste.

Calc.

Leucophlegmatic constitution. Large head and large features with pale skin and chalky look and in infants – open fontanelles. Scrofulous constitution- enlarged and hard lymphatic glands. Tendency to obesity in youth.

Mentally they are sad, depressed and melancholic with great anxiety. Disposition to weep even about trifles. Individuals belonging to the Calcarea type are known to be sluggish, firm, realistic and lumbering. Complaints

associated with foul smelling sweat on back of head and chest.

Frequent attacks of cold, swelling at root of nose, nausea. Headache with vertigo better in dry climate, lying on painful side. Headache of various kinds especially right sided with

lancinating pains, icy coldness. Headache arising from nape. Profuse perspiration of the

head, particularly where it stands in large, bead-like drops, and in such profusion, as to

soak the pillow thoroughly; it may run down upon the face and neck. Nose bleeding with

feeble smell. Polypus; nasal secretion with bad smell; purulent nasal secretion; stoppage

of nose.

Intercurrent remedies

Medorrhinum

In chronic sinusitis, the Sycotic miasm is active. The Sycotic miasm is to do with overproduction and anything to do with the sinuses is to do with overproduction of mucous.

The nosode remedy for the Sycotic miasm is MEDORRHINUM and this could be considered as a treatment to try to clear the miasm. In the remedy Medorrhinum, the theme of exaggeration or excess produces many

inflammatory states, with an exaggeration of function. The expression is intense and focuses on areas of the body to do with water, communication and expansion – sinuses, chest, joints, kidneys and bladder, skin and heart. Mentally there is a tendency to extremes, unpredictability, intensity, addictions, everything is too much.

Medorhinum is indicated for thick yellow discharges, obstruction of the posterior nares, chronic nasal and pharyngeal catarrhs. It is also indicated for suppression of ailments as a result of improper medication, overproduction

of secretions in the nasal passages and overgrowth of tissues like polyps. There is often an association with tumorous growths and a peculiar odour of fish brine or stale fish. This remedy is indicated for obstinate

nasal catarrh, nose that is sensitive to inhaled air, itching and crawling sensation in the nose.

Tuberculinum

Tuberculinum is the major medicine associated with the Tubercular miasm. This miasm arises from a family history of tuberculosis. Indicated for green fetid pus and for patients who suffer from repeated exacerbations of

local symptoms, usually + by catarrhal condition in the chest. There is often an association with adenopathy and hard glands of the head and neck region.

When symptoms are constantly changing and well selected remedies fail to improve and cold is taken from a slightest exposure tuberculinum is indicated.

Tuberculinum patients are sensitive to cold yet desires cold open air. Least exposure to cold, even walking bare foot on cold surface precipitates sinusitis. Sinusitis associated with easy fatigue. Sinusitis associated with

irritation in throat, dry cough, rhinitis, sneeze. < change of weather.

Carcinosinum

Tends to frequent coryza and recurrent sinusitis and to those who have a family history of cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, and pernicious anaemia.

Luffa operculata: bei Rhinitis, Sinubronchitis oder Heuschnupfen angewandt.

Leitsymptome:

Nasenatmung erschwert

Borken in der Nase,

Nasenschleimhäute trocken

Sekret zäh o. dünnflüssig tropfend

Zunge belegt

Brennen im Hals,

Mundtrockenheit,

ständiges Räuspern und Hüsteln.

Bewährt: eignet sich zur längeren Anwendung bei trockener Nase und nach Nasentropfen-Missbrauch (Dauergebrauch).

Bei Entzündungen der Nasennebenhöhlen ist Luffa D6 z.B. gut geeignet, wenn der Infekt bereits abklingt und angegriffenen Schleimhäute mit zähem Schleim.

Bei dünnflüssigem Nasenschleim und Brennen im Hals wird zu Luffa D12 geraten.

Bei allergischer Rhinitis wird Luffa D6 empfohlen, wenn bei den Symptomen vor allem die Nasenatmung stark behindert ist.

Rachen- und Kehlkopfentzündungen, bei Stirnkopfschmerzen und Reizungen der Nasen-Nebenhöhlen, Brennen im Hals und trockenem Mund angewandt.

Medhorrinum: + thick yellow discharges, obstruction of the posterior nares, chronic nasal and pharyngeal catarrhs. Indicated for suppression of ailments as a result of improper medication,

overproduction of secretions in the nasal passages and overgrowth of tissues like polyps. Often an association with tumourous growths and a peculiar odour of fish brine or stale fish.

Indicated for obstinate nasal catarrh, nose that is sensitive to inhaled air, itching and crawling sensation in the nose.

Psorinum: with chronic catarrh, coryza, and loss of smell, offensive odours, and purulent discharges, and for sinusitis with nasal ulcers that are slow to heal.

Indicated in cases where there is frequent dry or fluent coryza, long continued obstruction of one or both nostrils, weak or lost sense of smell and polypi of the nose.

Syphillinum: nasal ulceration; suppuration and bone affections as a result of complications. Loss of smell, snuffles in children, dark, greenish black or brown thick crusts (not always offensive).

Tuberculinum: + green fetid pus and for patients who suffer from repeated exacerbations of local symptoms, usually + catarrhal condition in the chest. Much sneezing and yellow thick

discharges smelling like old cheese constantly dropping down the throat. Often associated with adenopathy and hard glands of the head and neck region.

Phytologie: Siehe Luffa.

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