Acupuncture and Sinus Infections

It's inflammation or swelling of your sinuses. Normally they're filled with air. When they become blocked and filled with fluid, bacteria can grow there and cause infection. The result: a sinus infection. You may hear your doctor refer to it as sinusitis. [note]Sinus Infection - When Your Cold Turns Into a Sinus Infection - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-becomes-sinus-infection[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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There are many symptoms indicating that we have sinus infection. They are listed below : - Yellowish pus in our nose - Pain at area around our nose - Headache - Nose get blocked - Congestion - Post nasal drip - Cold - Fever - Cough [note]Sinus Infection - When Your Cold Turns Into a Sinus Infection - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-becomes-sinus-infection[/note]  

CAUSES

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The main cause of sinus infection is bacteria. Bacteria can grow inside our sinus if our sinus get filled with fluids. [note]Sinusitis (Sinus Infection): Signs and Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment, http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/causes-sinus-problems#1[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI19 LI20 Acupuncture Treatment For Sinus Infections Acupuncture practitioner regard sinus infection is a disease that caused by imbalance in energy and damp heat. Treatment for patient with sinus infection will focus on sinus-point acupuncture points. Treatment will be given for 20 minutes. Acupuncture points chosen for this treatment are bitong points, ST36, and LV3 which also called as Great Surge. Bitong point is good point for affecting the nasal passage. ST36 is important acupoint to regulate the dampness, while LV3 is good for clearing heat in the sinuses. [note]Treating Your Sinus Infection With Acupuncture | One Medical, http://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/acupuncture-sinus-infections/[/note]  

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