Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

Sinusitis, a common medical condition, affects millions of people worldwide. Often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, sinusitis can significantly impact your quality of life if left untreated. In this article, we will explore why it's crucial to get your sinusitis treated and the potential consequences of neglecting this common ailment. Understanding Sinusitis Sinusitis, commonly known as a sinus infection, occurs when the sinuses become inflamed and swollen. The sinuses are air-filled cavities located behind your forehead, cheeks, and eyes. When they become blocked and infected, it leads to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including: Facial pain and pressure Nasal congestion Runny or stuffy nose Headache Coughing Fatigue Fever Types of Sinusitis There are several types of sinusitis, including acute, subacute, chronic, and recurrent. Each type can vary in duration and severity, but they all share the potential for complications if not properly treated. The Importance of Treatmen...

Persistent coughs caused by mild chest infections were not benefit from antibiotic treatment. There was a study led by Prof Paul Little from the University of Southampton about antibiotic treatment for patients with persistent cough lasting more than 28 days. This study including about 2000 patients across European countries showed that the severity and duration of symptoms in these patients treated with antibiotics were no different to those given a sugar placebo. Unless pneumonia is suspected, using antibiotic to treat some respiratory infections is not helpful and could cause harm such as developing resistance and other side effects including diarrhoea, rash and vomiting. Most of mild chest infections are mainly caused by viruses which are not responding to antibiotic treatment. These infections will settle by themselves. This is because body defence system will fight against virus infection and eventually get rid of those viruses. Do you know acupuncture can help chronic cough cond...