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.
Växa
has great products and suggestions that can help alleviate
sinusitis, including our new nasal irrigation, Sinus
Formula. See our Homeopathic,
Natural and Quick Home Remedies page.
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