Sinusitis

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the hollow cavities around the cheek bones, found behind the nose and around the eyes. Although it is more common in the winter, sinusitis can last for months — even years — if not properly treated. Allergy sufferers are also much more likely to develop chronic sinusitis than people without allergies.

Sinusitis symptoms include:

• Facial pressure (especially around upper cheeks and nose)
• Headaches
• Fever
• Postnasal drip and/or green or gray nasal discharge
• Congestion
• Cough

Sublingual immunotherapy can be helpful for patients with sinusitis who have underlying inhalant allergies. By addressing the cause of sinus problems and treating the allergy instead of just temporarily reducing symptoms through over-the-counter medications, allergy sufferers can change the course of their condition.

Research shows that patients treating allergies with sublingual immunotherapy reported fewer sinus infections and complications, including improving outcomes for those needing sinus surgery.

Fungal Sinusitis

One of the most impressive benefits obtained from the use of sublingual immunotherapy is the long-term management of fungal sensitization/fungal sinusitis.

Sublingual immunotherapy is an effective and convenient way to treat fungal sinusitis, a common complication of chronic sinusitis. Following this approach in select cases, large numbers of patients who used to suffer from sinus headaches, migraines precipitated by sinus inflammation, and cough due to postnasal drainage have experienced significant improvement.