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With the drastic and unpredictable change in the climatic condition and increasing pollution in our environment the incidence of Sinusitis are increasing in our Country. A study from Unani hospital Srinagar and Ayush Centres in Kashmir shows that the mean age of patients with sinusitis are 34 years old in which 70% of them were diagnosed with chronic maxillary sinusitis. Increase in heat and humidity in further south is bringing lifestyle changes like frequent intake of cool drinks and prolonged exposure in Air conditioned rooms and poor ventilated facilities which may again result in insult to the respiratory system or the immune system. A study by the National reporters, Times of India featured a story on 11 April 2012, stating that 1 in every 8 Indians suffered from Chronic Sinusitis. In this blog we are going to understand Surya Varta or Sinusitis as described in Granthas by Aacharyas of Ayurveda.
ICD 10 (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision) defines Sinusitis as Inflammation of the nasal mucosa in one or more of the paranasal sinuses. Sinusitis can be marked by headache, nasal discharge, dizziness, swelling in the face and breathing difficulty. Suryavarta described by Acharyas is a Shiroroga that is marked by headache that starts in the morning and becomes severe by noon. Symptoms of Surya Varta includes:
As discussed above Sinusitis described by Modern medicine and Surya Varta as described by Ayurveda is the same condition.
Now lets understand sinusitis and its causes from the granthas:
Treatment of sinusitis
Treatment for chronic sinusitis in modern medicine include the following:
As symptoms worsen the degree of treatment for sinusitis increases.
Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis in Ayurveda is multidimensional that uses diet modifications, lifestyle changes, oral medicines and other ayurvedic practices for its sustainable management.
Conclusion
Sinusitis is a condition caused by swelling of or inflamed sinus marked by tenderness around the cheekbone, sharp headaches and runny nose. The headache may be aggravated by sudden movements or strain. Though the condition may be accounted as an acute infection, if left
untreated the infection can become chronic. In some cases where the infection is close to the brain can eventually affect the brain cells. Therefore it is important to find the best ayurvedic hospital near you and get connected to the best ayurvedic doctor for a sustainable treatment plan for your condition. If you are a person who has recurring sinusitis episodes alter your lifestyle practices and adopting habits that balances your Doshic Equilibrium will give you a permanent solution to your condition.