Sinus Symptoms
- There may be a stuffy nose or green or yellow discharge from the nose.
- Severe headache: If the headache occurs above the forehead, it is a sinus headache. When a person with sinusitis bends down, the phlegm moves forward and causes pain in the forehead area.
- high fever
- Persistent cough: Frequent coughing at night is another symptom of sinus. Lying down at night makes it easier for phlegm to move to the back of the throat and cause coughing.
- The smell is reduced
- Bad breath: Prolonged colds can cause thick yellow and green colored phlegm to form in the throat and nose. As this mucus travels down your throat, it can affect your breath and cause bad breath.
- Toothache: Toothache is the most common symptom of sinusitis
- Sore eyes: If your cold lasts longer than usual and causes your eyes to ache, you may have a sinus infection. Since the sinuses are located below and above the eyes, creating pressure in these areas can cause pain in the eyes.
- Asthma
- body pain
- suffocation
- Pain in the face, especially in the nasal region
- fatigue
- Change in voice
- The taste will decrease
- ear pain
- Tooth decay
- Toothache
- Nose heavy when bowing
If the pain is felt on both sides of the face, it could be a maxillary sinus infection. Pain in the forehead or under the eyebrow is a symptom of a frontal sinus infection. This type of sinusitis pain may not manifest when you wake up in the morning. But as the afternoon approaches, the intensity of this pain increases. This pain also comes when sitting. This pain is also known as office sinusitis. These pains are generally seen to subside in the evening.
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Ethmoid sinusitis can be an infection of the sinuses between the nose and eyes. The pain is felt behind the eye. A sphenoid sinus infection manifests itself at the top of the neck and at the back of the head. Such infection can cause severe pain when bending or turning.
There are mainly two types of sinusitis:
- Acute sinusitis
- Chronic sinusitis
Acute sinusitis occurs when a cold gets worse. When people with colds blow their nose vigorously, bacteria inside the nose enter the sinuses and cause disease. In acute sinusitis, cold, nasal congestion and headache remain unchanged for two to three weeks. Chronic sinusitis and acute sinusitis have similar symptoms. Symptoms of chronic sinusitis last for at least 12 weeks.
If the following symptoms indicate a serious infection, consult a doctor immediately
- fever
- Swelling or redness around the eyes
- Severe headache
- Swelling in the forehead
- confusion
- Low vision
- Sore throat
There are many home remedies to relieve sinusitis. Change your diet to ease sinusitis. Fried food, rice and spices are known to trigger sinus symptoms. Chocolate, sugar and dairy products should also be reduced to avoid sinus infections. Drinking soft drinks can also cause problems. The best way to prevent sinus infections is to eat plenty of foods rich in vitamin A.
Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated can help prevent dehydration. Water thins your mucus and prevents a runny nose.
Mix honey and juice of half a lemon in warm water and drink it. This also helps in removing mucus.
Apple cider vinegar provides you with many health benefits. It also helps in preventing sinusitis. Apple cider vinegar can relieve your sinus pressure and reduce pain.
Steaming is good for the common cold and sinusitis. But asthma and allergy patients should not use steam. Some medications can be used as a spraying inhaler. While others have a common cold, it is better to boil clean water and steam it. A few drops of tincture of benzoin may be mixed with steaming water if desired.
The American Sinus Institute recommends using certain essential oils to relieve sinus pressure. Menthol can be used to prevent runny nose.
Turmeric is a spice that has many medicinal properties. They are also rich in antioxidants. Drinking hot tea with ginger and turmeric can help loosen phlegm and reduce sinus pressure.
Soup is good for health. The steam and healthy ingredients in the soup can soothe sinusitis.
Allergy sufferers should note:
- Medications such as aspirin used by people with heart disease and beta blocker pills for blood pressure can cause allergies and polyps inside the nose. These drugs should be used only if necessary.
- Avoid blowing your nose vigorously. You can pinch your nose or spit it out
- Respiratory infections should be treated early.
- Avoid exposure to cold as much as possible.
- Minimize the intake of cold foods, tamarind and sour-tasting fruits
- Avoid sleep deprivation as much as possible.
- Reduce stress.
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