Ways To Avoid Sinus Infection

Closeup of young European female isolated on gray background looking stressed, putting hands together as if she is praying with closed eyes to overcome depression and find solution to problem.Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are caused by inflammation in the cavities of the sinus and nasum. Inflammations occur in the cavities of the nasal and sinus due to the formation of a virus or bacteria which causes the sinus infection. Per year, 37 million Americans suffer from Sinus infections.

Understanding Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses but it is referred to as chronic sinusitis when these symptoms occur for 12 weeks or more. Usually, your sinuses are filled with air, but when they get blocked and filled with blood, germs may develop and cause an infection. The common cold, allergies, nasal polyps or a deviated septum can lead to acute and chronic sinusitis. Continue reading