Sinusitis

What is sinusitis?

The paranasal sinuses are the air-filled spaces in the bones of the skull that open into the nose. One pair lies in the cheeks and another in the forehead.

There are also a variable number of sinuses between the eyes and the nose. Sinusitis is the infection of these spaces.

Sinusitis may be a short illness (acute sinusitis) or a condition that continues for months or years (chronic sinusitis). Chronic sinusitis is relatively uncommon nowadays.

What causes sinuitis?

Acute sinusitis comes on following a cold.

If acute sinusitis fails to clear up completely, it may develop into chronic sinusitis.

Alternatively, chronic sinusitis may develop without any preceding illness. In both cases the development of infection follows blockage of the opening from the involved sinus into the nose.

Infection may spread to the sinuses in the cheek from an abscess on the root of a tooth. Occasionally, sinusitis can be caused by diving into polluted water.

What are the symptoms of sinusitis?

Pain is felt over the cheeks, forehead or the bridge of the nose. There may be partial nasal blockage and green catarrh. The pain is more severe in acute sinusitis.

How is sinusitis diagnosed?

Pressing on the affected sinus is painful in acute sinusitis.

Chronic sinusitis can only really be diagnosed by taking an X-ray or carrying out a CT scan of the sinuses, so it is very difficult for a GP to make a definite diagnosis of sinusitis.

What complications might arise from sinusitis?

Infection in the sinuses in the forehead or those between the nose and the eye may spread to other adjacent areas.

Spread of infection to the orbit (the bone surrounding the eye) causes swelling of the eyelids, and the eyeball may be pushed forwards by swelling. If this situation is left untreated, vision may be affected.

Infection may also be spread into the bones of the skull and inside the head causing formation of an abscess, but these complications are very rare.

What treatment is available?

Acute sinusitis will often settle on its own, but in severe cases may be treated with an antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (eg Amoxil), doxycycline (eg Vibramycin) or erythromycin (eg Erythroped).

Decongestant medication may help but should only be used for five to seven days in the case of nasal sprays or drops.

Chronic sinusitis usually requires surgical drainage of the sinuses involved.

Wo Faqa Kash

wo faqa kash kay mout say derta nahin zara

Rooh-e-Muhammad (PBUH) uss kay badan say nikal dou

Fikr-e-Arab ko dey key farangi takhayyulaat

Islam ko Hijaz-o-Yaman say nikaal dou

Afghanion ki ghairat-e-deen ka hai ye ILaaj

Mullah ko un kay koh-o-daman say nikaal dou

Ahl-e-Haram say un ki riwayaat cheen lo

Aahu ko murghzar-e-hatan say nikaal dou

Iqbal kay nafs say hai laaley ki aag tez

Aisey ghazal sira ko chamman say nikaal dou

Dr. Iqbal is assuming here that Satan is addressing to his followers.

Meanings: 

Faqa kash = Poor man but of strong Faith

derta = Scared of

Badan = Body

Fikr = Thoughts

Takhayyulat= Concepts

Ghairat-e-deen = Strong Faith

ILaaj = Cure

Mullah = Referring to strong faith Muslim here 

Koh-o-daman = Country (Afghanistan here)

Ahl-e-Haram = Muslims

Riwayaat = Traditions

Aahu = Deer

Murghzar-e-Hatan= Land of Faith and peace

Nafs = Thoughts

Laley = Garden

Ghazal Sira = Reformer here

Dar Lagta Hai!

Baat Din Ki Nahi Ab Raat Se Dar Lagta Hai

Ghar Hai Kachha Mera Barsaat Se Dar Lagta Hai

Tere Tohfe Ne To Bas Khoon Ke Aansoo Hi Diye

Zindagi Ab Teri Saugaat Se Dar Lagta Hai

Pyaar Ko Chor Kar Tum Aur Koi Baat Karo

Ab Mujhe Pyaar Ki Har Baat Se Dar Lagta Hai

Meri Khaatir Na Wo Bandnaam Kahin Ho Jayen

Iss Liye Unn Ki Mulaqaat Se Dar Lagta Hai

Tu Kujaa Mann Kujaa - Qawalli

Asthma

Is There A Natural Cure for Asthma?

With all the new findings on alternative medicine and natural remedies, you may wonder if there’s a natural cure for asthma. The reality? Presently, there is no cure for asthma. In fact, it’s highly advisable to avoid any asthma treatment or product -- natural or otherwise -- that claims to be a "cure" for asthma.

Can Natural Therapies Help to Manage Asthma?

Some natural therapies may help to manage symptoms of asthma. For instance, a negative response to emotional stress can cause an asthma attack. Some natural relaxation remedies like deep abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and biofeedback can help relieve stress.

Other findings suggest that diet plays a role in alleviating asthma symptoms. For example, it’s thought that omega-3 fatty acids found naturally in high-fat fish such as salmon, mackerel, or cod enable the body to make more products that tend to decrease inflammation. Whether or not this may be of benefit to those with asthma is still unproven. Besides being filled with omega-3s, salmon has protein, calcium, magnesium, some carotenoids, and B vitamins. Vitamin B-6 helps to boost the immune system, which is important in preventing disease.

Pros and Cons of Natural Asthma Remedies

As you consider the different types of natural asthma remedies available, it’s of utmost importance to cautiously balance your desire to breathe easier with the possible dangers of the treatment, which may be unknown. Never use any natural dietary supplement without checking first with your doctor or asthma specialist. Some natural herbal products, such as bee pollen, may trigger an asthma attack if you are allergic to the specific plant. Also, never stop using your asthma drugs without your doctor’s knowledge. The result of not following your doctor’s prescribed medical regimen to treat your asthma can be very serious, even life threatening.

If you are uncertain about the claims on a natural dietary supplement product label, call your doctor. A health care professional can assess the product to let you know what it contains.

Goals of Managing Asthma

Even though there’s no natural cure for asthma, your symptoms can be treated and controlled with several asthma medications. Your goal in managing asthma is to: 

• Get an accurate asthma diagnosis.
• Work with your doctor to develop an asthma action plan.
• Monitor your peak flow rate daily and take appropriate measures when it drops.
• Keep an asthma diary so you can track all your symptoms and medication use.
• Avoid asthma triggers or causes of asthma, including outdoor irritants such as smog.
• Seek medical advice and treatment for coexisting problems that can worsen asthma symptoms, such as GERD, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.
• Exercise daily to maximize your aerobic fitness.
• Prevent exercise-induced asthma by medicating before exercise.
• Eat nutritious foods to maximize your immune defenses against viral and bacterial infections.
• Maintain a normal weight.
• Get plenty of restful sleep.
• Call your doctor at the first sign of asthma symptoms.
• Check in with your doctor regularly for breathing tests to make sure your asthma is managed and your medications are working optimally.

Happiness

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.

Happiness

Happiness cannot be traveled to, 

owned, earned, worn or consumed.

Happiness is the spiritual experience of living

 every minute with love, grace and gratitude.

Maran Da Shauq - Punjabi Shairi

Jo honi see oo honi see

Ke honi hondiyan taldi nahi

Kuj rahwan vee te ookhiyan san

Kuj gal wich ghum da toqe vee see

Kuj sheher de loge vee zalim san

Kuj meinu maran da shauq vee see

Kesi Saza - Shairi

Wo be-dard kesi saza de gia

Apna bana ke dagha de gia

Wo anjaan ban ker, be-emaan ban ker

Meri jaan le li, meri jaan ban ker

Wo kia dene aya tha, kia de gia

Akele mein dhoondha, jhamele main dhoondha

Usay mein ne dunya ke meley main dhoondha

Wo jhoota tha, jhoota pata de gia

Meri dil jo tora, na phir us ne jora

Sitam gar ne hayee kaheen ka na chora

Wo dekho ji, kesa sila de gia

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