Duration of an maxillary sinus infection
introduction
The maxillary sinus (lat. Maxillary sinus) belongs to the paranasal sinuses from an anatomical point of view and is located within the bone structures of the upper jaw (lat. Maxilla).
In most mammals, the maxillary sinus is directly connected to the middle nasal passage. For this reason, pathogens (mainly bacteria) can easily migrate from the nasal cavity into the maxillary sinus, multiply there unhindered and trigger both infections and inflammatory processes.
The diameter of the secretion drainage pathways is closely related to the occurrence of such problems, because the narrower the drainage pathways, the higher the risk of an inflammation of the maxillary sinus. For this reason, pathological processes can occur frequently, especially when these pathways are narrowed. All inflammations in the area of the paranasal sinuses are referred to in medical terminology as sinusitis (Sinusitis) summarized. If there is an inflammation in the area of the maxillary sinus in isolation, the disease that occurs is called maxillary sinus inflammation (Maxillary sinustitis).
Duration
The Maxillary sinus infection is one caused by the negative influences of bacteria, Viruses and other pathogens-induced changes in the mucous membrane in the area of the Sinuses.
In general, medicine distinguishes between one acute and one chronic Progressive form of maxillary sinus inflammation, the duration of which differs significantly from each other differs.
Duration of the toothache
Experience has shown that the intensity of the toothache in the context of an inflammation of the maxillary sinus steadily decreases with the healing process. In general, an maxillary sinus infection as part of a viral sinus infection should subside within one to two weeks. The toothache should also be significantly reduced or even disappear during this period. If, however, a spread infection from the oral cavity in the form of a rotten tooth is the cause of the inflammation of the maxillary sinus, permanent removal of the toothache can only be achieved with dental rehabilitation. Successful treatment at the dentist will lead to a drastic reduction in pain. In such cases, those affected should be almost symptom-free after a few days.
How long do I have to take antibiotics?
An antibiotic should be taken dutifully according to a doctor's prescription. It is up to the doctor to select the antibiotic and to determine how long it will be taken. The period of intake depends on the severity of the illness and other factors such as additional illnesses and the age of the person affected. Therefore, a precise period cannot be specified, but it is usually between 1 and 2 weeks. In any case, it is important to continue taking the antibiotic for at least two to three days after the symptoms of the disease have clearly subsided and not to stop taking it immediately when the symptoms improve. This is the only way to ensure efficient eradication of the pathogen.
Acute maxillary sinus infection
The acute sinusitis usually occurs suddenly and unique on, in most cases it is just from short duration.
In most cases, the main cause of their formation is a simple one sniff or other harmless ones Cold infections. In the course of the infection you can Pathogens (Bacteria or viruses), starting from the nasal cavity, into the Maxillary sinus migrate and provoke the appearance of swelling of the mucous membranes.
These swellings in turn provide a Narrowing the natural drainage pathways and thus trigger inflammatory processes.
A acute sinusitis usually goes hand in hand with:
- high fever,
- a headache,
- Feeling of pressure in the head area and in general malaise.
The duration of such a form of maxillary sinus infection is roughly the same as the duration of the cold infection comparable. At the latest after a week the symptoms should have already decreased significantly or have completely disappeared.
Chronic maxillary sinusitis
The chronic Progressive form a Maxillary sinus infection describes a disease of the Sinus, their average duration longer as two to three months amounts.
Also inflammatory Processes in the field of Maxillary sinusthat within a very short time repeated occur are, from a medical point of view, counted among the chronic forms of maxillary sinus inflammation.
A cchronic maxillary sinus inflammation develops in the majority of cases directly starting from an acute inflammation of this paranasal sinus. This fact can be explained by the fact that acute inflammation affects only one of many affected patients insufficient Long Healing time is granted. Because of this, the symptoms of Maxillary sinus infection After the usual duration of this disease subside, the immigrated bacteria can multiply again and let the inflammatory processes flare up again.
In addition, certain Antibiotic resistance to the creation of a chronic maxillary sinusitis lead with a long duration. Other possible causes, which differ mainly in relation to the duration of the triggered maxillary sinus inflammation, are:
- Allergies,
- Curvatures of the Nasal septum,
- Nasal polyps or strong Tooth root inflammation.
The Symptoms one chronic maxillary sinusitis are affected by the patient for a period of several months perceived.
The most common symptoms include long-term:
- more persistent Loss of smell (Anosmia),
- stronger, thinner Nasal discharge (Rhinorrhea),
- Discharge of secretions in the throat,
- Strength Sensations of pressure in the area of the head (especially the Sinuses and the Eye socket) and
- a headache.
General signs of infection such as fever and malaise can be associated with an maxillary sinus infection for a duration of several months occur.
During the entire period of the presence of a Maxillary sinus infection affected patients should do a lot liquid, especially water and tea.
Also help warm baths or the application of Hot water bottles to alleviate the symptoms during the first few days of illness.
Also the use of salty Nasal sprays or Nasal drops can help to reduce the swelling of the mucous membranes.
Pain relief can be used during the duration of the inflammation if necessary Painkiller how Paracetamol or Ibuprofen be taken. At a bacterial triggered maxillary sinus infection should also be one antibiotic be taken.
The maxillary sinus infection should rather be from anatomical Establish (Curvature of the Nasal septum) originate from or through Polyps be favored, it may be that one operational Treatment becomes necessary.
Straightening the nasal septum or removing the polyps may already be sufficient to reduce the risk of the recurrence to minimize sinusitis. This is due to the fact that a good outflow of nasal secretions increases the likelihood of inflammatory processes occurring within the Maxillary sinus significantly lowers.
