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Chronic Nasal Congestion

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Nasal Congestion There is a misconception about the cause of nasal congestion. The belief that the nose is stuffed up with mucus is not the case. The nasal passages are actually stuffed up because of the swollen blood vessels and the lining of the tissues inside the sinus passages that interfere with breathing. A sinus infection can cause nasal and sinus congestion. However, there was likely congestion from a cold or an allergy prior to the sinusitis infection; sinusitis is usually from a cold or allergy. Congestion is an abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. Nasal congesti... View Full Article
 
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Chronic Sinus Congestion

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Congestion of the sinuses can lead to a whole mess of problems including lack of sleep, headaches, sinus infections and more. It can impact your job, school or any other activity that you take part in daily. It can also be very difficult to treat, depending on the cause. Chronic sinus congestion affects millions of people a year and many find it very difficult to deal with, however there are many options when it comes to treatment. CAUSES Sinus congestion is caused by the swelling of the thin membrane in the nasal passageways. As the membrane becomes irritated and inflamed it shuts off the o... View Full Article
 
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Chronic Sinus Infection

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A chronic sinus infection is actually a much more complicated condition than the average person realizes. Finding the underlying conditions requires thorough diagnostics to rule out many conditions. A chronic sinus infection is caused by an obstruction of bacteria and mucus in the sinus cavity. Inflammation normally takes place when someone has an allergy or a cold. The most common symptoms that characterize a sinusitis infection are nasal discharge, cough, facial pressure, headache, sore throat, fatigue and congestion. A sinusitis infection is defined as chronic if it lasts for more tha... View Full Article
 
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Chronic Sinus Infections - Cause and Effect

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Sinus infections (sinusitis) are generally classified into 1 of 2 different groups. Acute sinus infections are easily treated, normally onset after a cold or the flu and last 7 to 10 days. Chronic sinus infections are much more difficult to treat and can last up to 12 weeks or longer. People who suffer from chronic sinus infections will endure many bouts of infection a year as well. It is understandable to have many questions about chronic sinusitis; why it happens, what causes it, how it can be prevented… In this article we’ll take a look at some of these questions and provide so... View Full Article
 
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Chronic Sinus Problems

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A sinusitis infection is easily confused with the common cold or allergy. A sinus infection is actually believed to be a constellation of problems that is on a spectrum and it is considered much more serious than most people often realize. When a chronic sinus infection diagnosis is rendered serious medical treatment is needed. Symptoms of those with chronic infections are not often straight forward and are hard to diagnose. Those with chronic sinus problems are seen as being those who have alternating congestion from one side of the face to the other, for example. There may be intermitte... View Full Article
 
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Chronic Sinusitis Causes - Why me?

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We are all very well familiar with the feeling of sinus pressure, nasal congestion and the terrible headaches caused by sinusitis. Imagine having to endure those symptoms for 12 weeks or longer. That’s what people who deal with chronic sinusitis must put up with. It can be especially frustrating due to the fact that the infection can return several times throughout the year. There are many chronic sinusitis causes, and the most common include: Nasal Polyps Allergic Reactions Trauma to the face Deviated septum Respiratory tract infections Complications of o... View Full Article
 
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