Cystic Fibrosis and Sinusitis

Medicine has advanced the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) significantly in the past 10 years. Various measures that clear the lungs are becoming standardized.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as other support groups have been contributing not only to uncovering a cure but in helping the patient and their families as well.

In 1989 the gene etiology of this condition was recognized and gene therapy is now being actively pursued. The CF patient fails to have normal mucus clearance. Thick tenacious mucus keeps bacteria from being cleared and prevents antibiotics from being effective. Clearance of mucus from the chest therefore is a paramount treatment objective. Various physical therapy methods include chest percussion, forceful exhalation, various dilators, postural drainage. The flutter device uses sound vibration to help reduce the thickness of the mucus. Inhalation of drugs that break down the structure of the mucus are in use.

A similar thick fluid causes sinus infections. Nasal polyps are common. This is a type of bag of water where the liquid is maintained within the cell so that the cell expands and blocks the nose. A mucocele can develop, often in the frontal sinus. This is a similar bag of water within a membrane that expands and puts pressure on the sinus wall. Headaches in the frontal sinus area - above the eyes - is a common sign.

Pulsatile irrigation is useful in several ways. First it can remove thick secretions from the nose and sinus. This is important because removal of thick secretions helps to restore regular methods of body resistance. Pulsatile irrigation helps remove bacteria. Any reduction of the bacterial load helps the body resist infection.

In the journal Laryngoscope, Dr Davidson's article entitled Management of Chronic Sinusitis in Cystic Fibrosis he recommends pulstile irrigation for CF especially prior to lung surgery.
 

Patented State-of-the Art features include:

Dual spray operation for pulsating mist or cleansing rinse

Micro Touch on/off button, electronic LED display

EZ touch button on handle for adjustable pressure control

360º swivel tip with lock and release for comfort and control

Clog free and leak resistant design

EZ touch button on handle for adjustable pressure control

360º tip rotation with lock and release for comfort and control

Clog free and leak resistant design

Designed and engineered in Switzerland

"I recommend the SinuPulse®, which is the premier state-of-the-art irrigation device and the only one capable of delivering both a gentle moisturizing mist spray or a more thorough cleansing pulsatile rinse. One of the most therapeutic measures in completely eliminating a sinus infection and treating sinusitis. It can help quickly and dramatically."

Dr. Robert S. Ivker, Author  "SINUS SURVIVAL"
Past President, American Holistic Medical Association 
Professor Dept. of Family Medicine and Otolaryngology 
University of Colorado, School of Medicine. Boulder, CO