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Inflammation Of The Sinuses
Sinusitis is usually inconvenient and may be painful in some cases. However, the condition is treatable and usually not severe. Within the bones of the face around the nose are the moist and hollow air spaces called sinus cavities. The frontal sinuses are located in the area near the eyebrows while the maxillary sinuses are located inside the cheekbones; the ethmoid sinuses are fixed between the eyes, and the sphenoid sinuses are found behind the ethmoid sinuses. These sinuses produce mucus, which drains into the nose. When the nose gets swollen, this can block the sinuses and may cause pain and infection. Under normal conditions, sinuses are filled with air which make facial bones appear to be less dense and much lighter in weight. Without them, the human skull would be so much heavier that you would actually need both hands to hold your head up all throughout the day. Inflammation of the sinuses may be caused by viruses or bacteria, or a combination of both. A person with the common cold has viral sinusitis. Usually, nasal congestion doesn't allow the sinuses to drain properly which cause bacteria to become trapped inside the sinus cavities. When this happens, bacterial sinusitis develops. Allergies can also cause a person to develop sinusitis, also known as allergic rhinitis. Bacterial sinusitis tends to cause more inconvenience such as facial pain, swelling and fever. This condition may require a physician's diagnosis and needs to be treated with an antibiotic to cure the infection and prevent future complications. Frequent sinusitis or infection that lasts for three months or more could become chronic sinusitis. When left untreated, it can cause damage to the sinuses and cheekbones that sometimes requires surgery to repair. Some of the signs that a person may have bacterial sinusitis are: a stuffy or runny nose with a daytime cough that lasts for 10 to 14 days without improvement mucus discharge from the nose (this can occur with both viral and bacterial sinusitis but continuous thick discharge is more likely to be from bacterial sinusitis) persistent dull pain or swelling around the eyes tenderness or pain in or around the cheekbones a feeling of pressure in your head a headache when you wake up in the morning or when bending over bad breath, even after brushing your teeth pain in the upper teeth a fever greater than 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) Some people also have dry coughs and find it hard to sleep. Others have upset stomachs or feel nausea. You may keep your sinuses clear by following these simple steps: use an oral decongestant or a short course of nasal spray decongestant gently blow your nose, blocking one nostril while blowing through the other drink plenty of fluids to keep nasal discharge thin avoid air travel. If you must fly, use a nasal spray decongestant before take-off to prevent blockage of the sinuses allowing mucus to drain If you have allergies, try to avoid contact with things that trigger attacks. If you cannot, use over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines and/or a prescription nasal spray to control allergy attacks It is best to always consult medical professionals for advice. Your doctor can always perform diagnostic tests to find out if you have sinusitis, the seriousness of the infection, and how best to treat that infection. Finally, always maintain a healthy immune profile to reduce susceptibility to any infection and disease. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Mark Walters is a part-time writer and a part-time researcher. He is currently self-studying various Far Eastern languages and is an avid fiction reader. He is currently writing articles oriented towards consumers of pharmaceutical products.
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