Sinusitis

Inflammation and accumulation of secretions in the nose and sinuses ("holes" that have the cheekbones and forehead), caused by bacteria.

Symptoms
Headache, stuffy nose, loss of smell, heavy neck, pressure sensation on face and yellowish nasal discharge. Sometimes, cough and fever.

Treatment
With decongestants, anti-inflammatory and sometimes antibiotics. Some cases may be surgical.

Tips
To diagnose sinusitis, you need to go to the doctor. Not automedique. Not to be left with hoarseness because of secretion, drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Make at home
• Prepare the same solution of water and salt indicated for rhinitis, drip nose and blow.

• After making homemade inhalation, massage the cheeks with vegetable oil copaiba * and cover with a warm cloth and dry. This strategy helps to eliminate mucus.

• When you feel a headache, pour one drop of essential oil of peppermint * in a tissue and smell it for about two minutes.