Causes and Symptoms of Sinus Infection

Chronic sinusitis happens when, after care, spaces between the nose and head (sinuses) swell and swell for three months or longer. A common condition interferes in the natural removal of mucus and stuffs the nose. Breathing in your nose can be difficult and you can feel swollen or tender in the area around your eyes. Chronic sinusitis can occur by infection, sinus growth (nasal polyps) or by swelling of the sinus lining. The disorder can affect both adults and children, also known as chronic sinusitis for which you need acute sinusitis treatment.

Symptoms

Signs of chronic sinusitis are:

• Nasal obstruction, congestion leading to breathing trouble

• Thick and discolored discharge from the nose

• Nasal inflammation

• Postnasal drainage

• Pain around the eyes

• Swelling around eyes, cheeks and nose

• Lack of sense for smell and taste

Other signs and symptoms can include:

• Ear pain

• Cough

• Painful jaw and teeth

• Sore throat

• Bad breath

• Fatigue

Causes

Nasal polyps

It can block the nasal passages or sinuses.

Deviated nasal septum

A twisted septum — the wall between nostrils — can obstruct or block pathways through sinuses, which exacerbates symptoms of sinusitis.

Other medical conditions

Complications of conditions such as cystic fibrosis, HIV and other diseases associated with the immune system can lead to nasal obstruction.

Respiratory tract infections

Infections in your airway, most often in colds, can increase and thicken your sinus membranes and block the drainage. These can be viral, bacterial or fungal.

Allergies such as hay fever

Inflammation along with sinus can block sinuses.

Sinus and Snoring

Perhaps, even if there are many other reasons to snoring the most likely cause may be sleep apnea. Sleep apnea treatment is important because it can increase your risk of multiple diseases, such as heart attacks or strokes.

Thankfully, we are experts in diagnosing and treating sleeping disorders, as ENTs in the Triangle Area.

Home Remedies

• Sinus irrigation

• OTC pain relievers

• Nasal sprays for allergies

• Decongestants for pain relief

• Rest and hydration

• Probiotics for respiratory tract infection

Is It Contagious?

Yes and no. Sinusitis itself is not contagious, but it is definitely the cold virus or infection preceding sinusitis.

So, your colleagues did not give you sinusitis because of the stray cough germs, but they opened the door and set the stage for it.

The best defense is a good offense: wash your hands often, especially before you eat and after caring for or living in sick people.

Although your mouth should always be covered when you sneeze, make sure that you wash your hands when you come into contact with someone who may not be so careful. Dispose of used tissues immediately.

When it is bothering you a lot, contact OKOA for acute sinusitis treatment. We will help you for other sinus and sleeping issues.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.