Abstract

Dr. Karishma Rana*

ABSTRACT

The disease Dushta Pratishyaya in general are similar to that of Chronic Sinusitis in modern science. Paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled space surround the nasal cavity. Those are lined with mucus membrane which is continuation of nasal mucous membrane. Inflammation of nasal mucosa by infection, allergic reaction, etc will also lead inflammation of the para nasal sinuses due to continuation of mucosa. Long-term inflammation of the sinus mucosa is defined as chronic sinusitis. Paranasal sinuses drain through small opening (ostia) into nasal cavity. When mucous drainage of sinuses hampers by any causes lead to stagnation of mucus in the sinuses and symptoms of sinusitis will appear. Chronic sinusitis is a long-term inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are moist air contained spaces behind the bones of the upper face- between the eyes and behind the forehead; nose and cheeks those are lined with mucus membranes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Normally, the sinuses drain through small openings(ostia) into the inside of the nose. Anything that obstructs that flow can cause a pooling of mucus, and sometimes pus, in the sinuses.