Sinusitis Health Promotion and Education Program ppt

Objectives At the end of the tutorial, the participants will be able to: • Define in their own words what sinusitis • Recognize at least three 3 symptoms of sinusitis • Mention at least

Health Promotion and Education Program

Sinusitis

Objectives

At the end of the tutorial, the participants will

be able to:

• Define in their own words what sinusitis

• Recognize at least three (3) symptoms of sinusitis

• Mention at least two (2) sinusitis risk

factors

Objectives

At the end of the tutorial, the participants will

be able to:

• Mention at least two (2) diagnostic tests for sinusitis

• Identify at least two (2) types of treatments used to manage sinusitis

• Express at least three (3) recommendations

to control sinusitis

Pre test

1 Sinusitis causes _of the nasal

cavities:

a Inflammation

b Obstruction

2 Sinusitis symptoms include:

a Fever, congestion, and runny nose

b Weakness , ear and mouth pain

Pre test

3 The treatment for sinus control includes:

a Use of decongestants and nasal

sprays

b Use of bronchodilators

• Sinusitis is an inflammation of one o more

of the paranasal sinus

• The main functions of these sinuses are

to warm, moisten and filter the air in the nasal cavity

• As well as perform an important role in

our capability for vocalize certain sounds

What is sinusitis?

• An inflammation of the nasal cavities as a

consequence of a common could or an allergy complication

• When the internal nose cover and sinus are infected, sinusitis causes inflammation and

generate an excess of mucus

What is sinusitis?

• When the sinuses are block and filled with fluid, germs can grow and make you feel sick

• Sinusitis can occur occasionally or

presented in a prolonged period,

especially in the cold season

Sinusitis types

Sinusitis were classified in a variety of types, such as:

• Acute- the symptoms can persist four

weeks or less

• Sub acute- the symptoms can persist four

to eight weeks

• Chronic- the symptoms can persist eight weeks or more

Sinusitis can provoke:

• Yellow or green mucus coming from the nose or down the throat

• Bad taste or bad breath

• Nasal congestion

• Pain or pressure in the face

Sinusitis can provoke:

• Cough

• Headache

• Fever and shiver

• Inflammation around the eyes and cheeks

• Tiredness and fatigue

To realize a correct diagnose the doctor can run

a

physical exam and a several diagnostic tests,

such as:

• Allergy tests

• X rays of the nasal sinus

• Axiliar tomography (presents the imaging of the sinus cavities)

The treatment for sinus control can include:

• Use of medicines, such as:

-Decongestants

-Nasal washes with saline or salted water

• Surgery – is only considered when the

prescribed treatment doesn’t work

Preventive measures

To avoid sinusitis development it’s

important to:

• Get vaccinated against the Influenza virus annually

• Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and water frequently

• Eat fruits, because they are rich in

antioxidants and reinforce your immune system

Preventive measures

• Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke

• Avoid contact with hair and animal dander

• Maintain your home clean, avoiding dust accumulation

• Avoid the use of carpets inside home

• Treat allergies in appropriate manner, following your physician’s

recommendations

Post test

1 Sinusitis causes _of the nasal

cavities:

a Inflammation

b Obstruction

2 Sinusitis symptoms include:

a Fever, congestion, and runny nose

b Weakness , ear and mouth pain

Post test

3 The treatment for sinus control includes:

a Use of decongestants and nasal

sprays

b Use of bronchodilators

Correct answers

1 Sinusitis causes _of the nasal

cavities:

a Inflammation

b Obstruction

2 Sinusitis symptoms include:

a Fever, congestion, and runny nose

b Weakness , ear and mouth pain

Correct answers

3 The treatment for sinus control includes:

a Use of decongestants and nasal sprays

b Use of bronchodilators