Can puncturing and bloodletting with a needle cure sinusitis?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Puncturing the nose with a needle to let blood out is generally ineffective for treating sinusitis. Sinusitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the mucous membranes of the sinuses, primarily caused by infection. It can be treated with medications under a doctor's guidance. If medication proves ineffective, endoscopic sinus surgery may be considered. With proper treatment, symptoms can usually be improved.
Sinusitis generally cannot be treated by puncturing with a needle to let blood out. The details are as follows:
Sinusitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the mucous membranes of the sinuses, primarily caused by infection. Clinically, it may cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, facial and headache pain, and reduced sense of smell. Puncturing the area with a needle to release blood usually does not provide therapeutic benefit. Moreover, if proper disinfection is not performed during the puncture, it could worsen the infection.
Generally, sinusitis can be managed under a doctor's guidance using medications such as budesonide nasal spray, mometasone furoate nasal spray, or fluticasone propionate nasal spray. If medication proves ineffective, endoscopic sinus surgery may be considered.
