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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Sinus Problems?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Sinus Problems<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Sinus Problems<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou might feel pressure on your face and think that it is just because of a cold or allergies that you\u2019ve got. But, along with that, you might feel heaviness in your forehead and between the eyes. It might not be just because of the cold. It might be due to a condition called sinusitis. Sinusitis is the most common sinus problem. When the spaces in our head (sinuses) that are usually filled with air get filled with fluid, it is called sinusitis. This is also known as rhinosinusitis, where rhino means nose. Swelling of the sinuses almost always implies a swelling in nose tissue as well, hence the name 1<\/a><\/sup>. Let\u2019s find out more about what can cause this condition and how we can use natural remedies to get relief from it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Causes Sinus Problems?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBlocking of air-filled spaces (sinuses) of the head with fluid due to swelling in its tissue lining is what causes sinus problems or sinusitis. The swelling can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses 1<\/a><\/sup>. Specific conditions in which this can occur are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Weakening of the immune system due to medicines or an illness\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allergies, especially during seasonal changes, including those caused due to mould, a form of fungus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tissue growth in the nose is known as a nasal polyp.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The prominent elevation of your nose, known as a nasal septum, can move more towards one side and cause blockage. This is called nasal septum deviation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Due to the common col\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In infants who drink from bottles or use pacifiers while lying down\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
People who smoke are more prone to sinusitis ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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The key to the treatment of sinusitis is to reduce the triggers. Patients should be urged to quit smoking. In addition, the early empirical use of antibiotics should be avoided. The outcomes depend on the cause, but irrespective of treatment, recurrences are common and lead to poor quality of life.<\/p>\nDr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Sinus Problems<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou might find it difficult to differentiate a sinus problem from a common cold and allergies 1<\/a><\/sup>. Here are a few common symptoms of sinusitis:\u00a0<\/p>
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