Treatment options of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses diseases

Abstract

Currently, the pathology of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is an urgent public health problem. Rhinosinusitis is one of the leading causes of patients seeking medical attention. In addition to traditional anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, decongestant and antihistamine therapy, agents with mucolytic properties are widely used. The basis of rhinosinusitis is a process of violation of mucociliary clearance. Sinonasal secretions in rhinosinusitis are more viscous,elastic, and adhesive than normal nasal mucus. A change in the composition of the nasal secretion leads to stagnation of the contents in the sinuses, promotes bacterial colonization. The appointment of mucolytics regulates secretion and normalizes the viscosity of the secretion. The article provides an example of the clinical use of Sinupret®.

Keywords

• rhinosinusitis
• viral infection
• mucociliar clearance
• therapy
• children
• mucolytics