Sinus
Infections and Sinusitis – A Common Chronic Problem
Sinus infections
(Sinusitis) make themselves known by several distinct characteristics
from colds and allergies.. Although neither of those can be the
cause leading up to a sinus infection due to swollen, narrowed nasal
passages which trap mucus.
Rather than just a runny nose
typical of a cold or flu, or sneezing and itchy throat associated
with allergies, sinus infections usually come from viruses and/or
the buildup of bacteria and fungi and are indicated by any combination
of the following:
white nasal mucus which thickens and darkens
to yellow or green
excruciating sinus pressure and congestion
frontal headache, especially when first waking
up
puffiness around the eyes and cheeks
pain in the face, brow, jaw and/or teeth,
either throbbing or when touched
thick post-nasal drip, possibly resulting
in morning sore throat, nausea and/or swelling of the “uvula”
(the fleshy flap hanging down at the back of the mouth)
inexplicable fatigue
a feeling of something “stuck”
in the nasal passages
a “heavy” feeling head especially
when bending forward
earaches and stuffy ears even to the point
of vertigo (imbalance)
possible fever
If you have these typical symptoms of sinusitis,
like over 32 million other Americans who suffer, welcome to the
right place!
“Sinusitis” occurs
when the nasal passages become narrow due to swelling, and is a
term often used for sinus infections, especially when it becomes
chronic (ongoing) or repetitive (comes back every couple of months).
It can be linked to or exacerbated by both allergies and infections.
Chronic sinusitis and continual
sinusitis can also be caused by anatomical blockages in the nasal
cavity, such as a “deviated
septum”, which don’t allow for the normal flow of
nasal mucus and can trap debris or free radicals.
On this Sinus Infection section
of our website, you will find the following:
Link to all the other pages:
One simple bit of advice is:
Don’t rush into antibiotics for sinus infections. Read our
page on "Antibiotics for Sinus
Infections – When NOT to Take Them” to find further
information about why it is not advantageous for the alleviation
of sinusitis.
