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Acute sinusitis is a type of infection of the sinus. It involves an infection or inflammation of your sinus membranes. The most common symptom of sinusitis is that you have trouble draining mucus from your nose. The sinus is the cavity around the nasal passage and it may swell up when this condition occurs. Usually, the symptoms are temporary. 

However, sometimes, especially if you suffer from chronic sinusitis, medical intervention is required.

1. Saline Nasal Spray: This is a spray you put into your nose several times a day to clean your nasal passages.
2. Nasal Corticosteroids: There are many types of nasal corticosteroids. They include fluticasone, budesonide, mometasone, beclomethsone. These nasal sprays not only help to treat inflammation, they help prevent to prevent inflammation as well.
3. Paracetamol: This is a type of OTC pain relievers and they help relieve the pain of acute sinusitis. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are two other OTC pain relievers which can be used instead of Paracetamol.
4. Antibiotics: Antibiotics are usually not required and should never be taken without the doctor's prescription. However, sometimes the doctor may recommend it if he thinks there is a bacterial infection or if the symptoms progress rapidly.
5. Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is given when allergies are the reason you are having acute sinusitis. It is rarely needed, however.
6. Surgery: For sinusitis symptoms which are chronic or occur frequently, nasal surgery may be the best option for permanent relief. A number of different surgical procedures can be used to treat acute sinusitis such as balloon sinuplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery etc.

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A sore throat is usually caused by a bacterial infection and it usually indicates an onset of cold. It may also indicate strained vocal chords or a strep throat. Eating proper foods can help in easing the symptoms and fight inflammation; thus providing the requisite energy to the body.

The 9 foods which help in treating a sore throat are:

1. Bananas
These foods are packed with vitamin C that allows you to recover quickly from an illness. They are also relatively soft and easier to swallow which make them a preferred food if you have a sore throat.

2. Cooked carrots
Carrots contain good amounts of vitamin A; eating them roasted or sauteed is a good way to consume the required nutrients. This vegetable also contains carotenoids in good amounts which are beneficial for the body.

3. Tea
Tea is usually preferred by people when they have a sore throat. Tea has anti-inflammatory properties which help in fighting infections in the body. Tea also helps in fighting stress and contributes to increased focus.

4. Cooked cabbage
Cabbage contains antioxidants along with sulfur, vitamin K and vitamin C which help in fighting infections in the body. It can also relieve symptoms of headache.

5. Sage
Sage is a herb that has powerful infection fighting properties. Mixing crushed sage with warm water or sprinkling it in your soup can help alleviate symptoms of cold and sore throat.

6. Honey
Honey is an effective treatment for sore throat because of its strong anti-inflammatory properties. It is recommended to take honey during a sore throat.

7. Licorice
Licorice is another remedy that can be used to treat sore throat. It has certain properties which cause a reduction in pain and help in clearing the airways.

8. Yoghurt
Yoghurt is soft which makes it easier to gulp down in case of a sore throat. You may even add some fresh fruits to the mix for taste.

9. Garlic
Garlic has strong antibacterial properties which help in easing symptoms of sore throat. You may directly chew garlic or add them to your food to gain the maximum benefits.

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Bat ear correction
It is also known as prominent ear correction or otoplasty. Prominent ear can be a cause of embarrassment or low confidence in children. It involves correction of shape of ear in adult and children. Surgery is delayed up to age of 6 till ear is developed. Each ear is different, know from your surgeon which procedure is suitable to achieve optimum results and give confidence to your child.

Sinusitis is a common inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. It can be acute or chronic. It often goes away without medical intervention. Chronic sinusitis lasts more than 12 weeks.

According to Ayurveda, any disease that happens is due to an imbalance in the body between the three basic elements, namely, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Sinusitis happens due to increased Kapha in the body is more with weather changes, increased environmental pollution, etc. 

Ways it can be managed

Very often, sinusitis is a chronic condition with acute bouts. Treatment consists of the remedy of acute symptoms and prevention of recurrence.

Acute phase:

• Boil some tulsi leaves in water and inhale
• Add mint or clove or sesame or eucalyptus oil to boiling water and inhale to clear out secretions
• Add salt to a glass of warm water and gargle to clear the throat. It can also be used in the nostrils to reduce dryness of nasal membranes and clearing out secretions
• Boil some onions in water, and use this steam as a sauna
• Boil some mustard drops in water and wait till it reduces in quantity. Use a dropper to apply 2 to 3 drops in each nostril
• Sniffing on garlic pod that is tied to a sterile cotton cloth is helpful in clearing the throat
• Add cumin seeds powder to a cloth and make a small ball, keep inhaling this to clear the nose.
• Apply a paste of cinnamon on the forehead and nose for clearing congestion.

Prevention:

• Eat foods that are neither too cold or warm
• Avoid cold inducing foods like refrigerated foods, cold foods, juice from cans, etc.
• Eat freshly cooked or warmed up foods
• Avoid cold water showers or hot baths after being out in the cold
• Avoid cigarette smoke or extreme pollution
• Include spices like onions, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric.

Migraines

The most common form of a headache, this is treated by Ayurveda using the following approach.

Causes:

• Indigestion
• Stress including anger, jealousy, and grief
• Prolonged exposure to the sun
• Consumption of polluted food
• Controlling emotions and urges
• Specific foods, oily stuff, spicy foods, chocolates, eggs, salty foods, etc.

Remedies:
1. Massages: Using copious amounts of herbal oils in the head including shirodhara and applying the herbal paste in shirolepa are effective remedies for preventing migraines.
2. This can also be done using cow milk, buttermilk, chandanadi tail, or Anu taila

Home remedies:

• Leaves of jasmine or pomegranate and salt are crushed to obtain juice which is instilled in the nostrils.
• To juice of Doorva grass, liquorice powder is added and consumed in the afternoons for about 20 to 30 days, which helps control a migraine
• Coriander seed powder soaked overnight in water and consumed early morning is an excellent remedy
• Pranayama is helpful in regulating breathing and controlling stress, so helpful in treating migraines.

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