{"id":2418,"date":"2016-08-29T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2016-08-22T16:02:15","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T21:02:15","slug":"causes-symptoms-and-treatments-of-sinus-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/causes-symptoms-and-treatments-of-sinus-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Sinus Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What are sinuses? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sinuses are air-filled cavities located inside the face and skull. Each sinus is lined with tissue called the mucosal lining and connects to the nose. There are four pairs of sinuses in the face: the frontal sinuses, found above the eyebrows; the ethmoid and sphenoid cavities, found between the eyes aside the bridge of the nose; and the maxillary sinuses, which are located on top of the cheek bones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are caused when the tissue in the sinuses become inflamed, blocking drainage of mucus and other secretions. The held secretions then develop an infection, and is at risk of developing further infection. Symptoms of a sinus infection include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial pain or tenderness, especially near sinuses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discharge of thick, yellow-green mucus <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms may vary depending on the infected sinus. These symptoms can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling around the eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throat irritation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-nasal drip<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sinus infections can be caused by allergies, asthma, colds, or bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. Sinus infections are not contagious. The two most common types of sinus infections are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Acute Sinusitis<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which lasts for no more than four weeks and is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Acute sinusitis is most common in people with allergies, asthma, or lowered immune systems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chronic Sinusitis<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as Rhinosinusitis, lasts for more than 12 weeks and can continue for months or years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper treatment, sinusitis can usually clear up within two to four days. Treatments can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the counter pain relievers or decongestants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescribed antibiotics (for bacterial infections)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are suffering from a sinus infection, be sure to consult with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter medications with potential side effects, or if you are on any current medications that should not be mixed with others. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When dealing with sinusitis, be sure to: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink plenty of fluids to loosen up mucus and secretions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blow the nose gently. Roughly or forcefully blowing the nose can cause mucus to push back into the cavities <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from strenuous activities until fever, pain, or other acute symptoms subside<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate the head on pillows when sleeping to reduce stuffiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place either a warm or cold compress over affected areas (temperature depends on preference)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a humidifier or steam from hot water to open up the sinuses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a sinus infection continues for more than a week, visit your healthcare provider. See a doctor \u00a0immediately if you are suffering from any of these symptoms: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persisting fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continued pain that disrupts sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red, tender, swollen areas of skin on the face<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to swallow or uncontrollable drooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of a rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If given antibiotics and not improving after 2 days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mckinley.illinois.edu\/handouts\/sinusitis.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mckinley Health Center<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are sinuses? Sinuses are air-filled cavities located inside the face and skull. Each sinus is lined with tissue called the mucosal lining and connects to the nose. 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