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Sinus Passages. Sinusitis and Its Symptoms
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[size=4][b]Sinus Passages - Sinusitis and Its Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]Sinusitis infection may start off simple: runny nose, cough, and congestion. But when it is not taken care of in time, it can lead to much more severe symptoms.

[size=large][b]Newer Treatment that is Used Nasally is Aerosolized Medications[/b][/size][hr]Aerosolized medications are used very much like nebulized asthma medications. These antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-noninflammatory are broken down into a small particle size so that it can pass the inflammation and make its way up to the sinusitis infection. Generally a small amount of these medications are used which results in little to no side effects in the rest of the body. In addition to what we had mentioned in the previous paragraph, much more has to be said about Sinus Headache. If space permits, we will state everything about it. Wink

[size=large][b]Sinusitis is Generally Caused by a Cold or an Allergy[/b][/size][hr]When a cold or allergy takes place, swelling of the sinus cavity lining occurs. When bacteria enter the sinus cavities, they attack the swollen lining which then causes greater inflammation. The cilia is a part of the sinuses which usually flushes out the bacteria and mucus. When a large amount of inflammation occurs, the cilia can no longer function as it should and so the bacteria and mucus end up becoming trapped in the cavities and as a result the sinusitis infection takes place. This is a systematic presentation on the uses and history of Sinusitis. Use it to understand more about Sinusitis and it's functioning.

There are many options on the market which are meant to offer relief for sinusitis infections. It is important to find the treatment that works best for you and to treat the infection before it worsens and surgery is then left as the only option.

Frequently, the symptoms of an acute sinusitis infection may include cough, congestion, facial pain and pressure, green nasal discharge, and postnasal drip. When the sinusitis infection lasts for twelve or more weeks it is known as chronic sinusitis and can have added symptoms such as loss of sense of taste and smell and fatigue may also be experienced. Other symptoms may also occur depending on which sinus cavity that the infection lies in. A sinus headache may also occur. A sinus headache happens then the inflammation from the sinusitis infection pushes on the nerves. Other symptoms such as upper tooth pain may occur because of the pressure also.

[list][*]Knowing the symptoms of a sinus infection may spell the difference between suffering from sinusitis and living a healthy and normal life.[*]Nobody wants to have sinusitis as it brings about pain and discomfort in our daily lives.[/list]

[size=large][b]Nasal Discharge[/b][/size][hr]Another indication that there is a sinus infection is through the color of the nasal discharge. For sinusitis sufferers, the discharge is typically thick with pus that is yellowish to yellow-green in color. This is a sign of bacterial infection. On the contrary, a common cold is due to the effects of a viral infection. It is for this reason that the nasal discharge is clear or whitish in color.

However, it is difficult, and often tricky, to tell the symptoms of a sinus infection apart from other sickness because of their apparent similarities. Let us consider as an example the common cold. A person suffering from sinusitis may have the symptoms associated with a cold, such as nasal congestion and discharge and severe headache and pain or pressure in specific areas of the face. This is because a cold, by itself, is among the many symptoms of sinusitis. If left untreated, a sinusitis that is mistaken for just a common cold, may lead to more serious complications.

[list][*]Take a look at these simple guidelines to help you differentiate a sinusitis from a common cold: 1.[*]Duration of the condition Monitoring how long a common cold lasts is the most perceptible way to differentiate it from a sinusitis.[*]The duration of a common cold actually varies but it usually lasts for not more than 10 days.[*]On the other hand, a sinus infection lasts for approximately 10 to 14 days or more.[*]Specifically, the symptoms of an acute sinusitis last for less than 4 weeks while those of a chronic sinusitis last for more than 8 weeks.[*]In case the sinusitis recurs for about 3 or more acute episodes in a year, it is also classified as chronic. [/list]
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[size=large][b]Facial Pressure or Pain[/b][/size][hr]People with a common cold may sometimes feel facial pressure or pain. But with sinusitis sufferers, the pain may most likely be felt on specific areas of the face where the sinuses are located. The pain may be experienced across the forehead, over the cheeks, or behind the eyes. If the sinus infection occurs around the eyes, the eyes may be red, bulging or painful. If it occurs over the cheeks, it may travel to the teeth and the pain in the teeth is increased by bending over. :o.
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