Dealing with Sinus Congestion: Causes and Effective Remedies

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How long does sinus congestion last?

Some cases can go on for weeks but most cases resolve on their own. More rarely an antibiotic needs to be prescribed. Relief of symptoms of sinus congestion also include decongestants and antihistamines but can also include over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

What is sinus congestion?

Sinus congestion is the uncomfortable feeling you get when the tissues lining your sinuses swell up from inflammation. You have four pairs of paranasal sinuses in your head. 1 Your sinuses are the hollow air spaces within the bones behind your eyes and nose.

What is nasal congestion & why is it a problem?

Nasal congestion happens when something irritates tissues lining the inside of your nose. The irritation sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, swelling and mucus production, making it hard to take in air through your nose. Left untreated, nasal congestion may cause sinusitis, nasal polyps or middle ear infections.

What is the difference between nasal congestion and sinus congestion?

Nasal congestion is related to increased blood volume to the vessels that line the nasal passages. Sinus congestion refers to a feeling of fullness in the sinuses. Both nasal and sinus congestion are most often caused by viral infections, however, there are other causes that may need to be evaluated.

Can a cold cause sinusitis?

It’s usually caused by the common cold, but other viruses, bacteria, fungi and allergies can also cause sinusitis. Sinusitis is an inflammation of your sinuses. It can cause facial pain and a stuffy or runny nose with thick mucus. What is sinusitis (sinus infection)? Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining your sinuses.

What is chronic sinusitis?

Chronic sinusitis is a persisting inflammatory condition of one or more sinuses. It is less common than acute sinusitis but appears to be getting more common in all age groups. Various treatments may be tried. Surgery to improve the drainage of the sinus is an option if other treatments fail, and usually works well.

Is acute sinusitis a symptom of a cold?

But acute sinusitis is a short-lived infection of the sinuses often linked to a cold. The symptoms of chronic sinusitis last at least 12 weeks. There might be many bouts of acute sinusitis before it becomes chronic sinusitis. Fever isn't common with chronic sinusitis. But fever might be part of acute sinusitis.

How does sinusitis affect you?

Sinusitis can be very painful. It may also give you a feeling of pressure and a blocked nose. See our section on symptoms to find out how sinusitis may affect you. Sinusitis can be acute (lasting for a short while) or chronic (lasting for a long time). Acute sinusitis is sinusitis that gets completely better within 12 weeks.

What Is Sinus Congestion

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/
2. https://patient.info/ears-nose-throat-mouth/nasal-congestion
3. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-congestion-1191889
4. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17980-nasal-congestion
5. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-sinusitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351661
6. https://www.healthline.com/health/nasal-congestion
7. https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-congestion
8. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/ears-nose-and-throat/sinusitis
9. https://vicks.com/en-us/treatments/how-to-treat-sinus-and-nasal-congestion/sinus-congestion-causes-symptoms-treatment

Sinus Congestion Information

1. https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/lungs-breathing/sinusitis
2. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/sinusitis/