What causes sinusitis?

Answer 1

SinusitisSinusitis is a symptom which manifests usually with upper respiratory tract infections.

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses- it can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Allergies can also cause sinusitis symptoms. The sinuses are hollow areas in the bones of the face and forehead. The most common sinuses infected are the maxillary sinuses, located above the teeth on both sides of the nose, or the frontal sinuses, located in the skull behind the eyebrow area. There are several other sinuses in the face/nose region. Symptoms include pain in the area of the infected sinus ('sinus headache'), persistant drainage from the nose, and can also include fever, sore throat, and persistant cough (from post nasal drip). Viral sinusitis is usually self limited, and only requires symptomatic treatment, but bacterial sinusitis frequently requires antibiotic treatment as well. A Family Practice, Internist, or ENT specialist can diagnose the condition and treat appropriately.

There are other more rare types, including yeast and fungal sinusitis, but these generally occur in special populations, such as people whose immune systems are compromised, or occasionally in a person using a steroid type nasal spray. The treatment for these is generally an oral antifungal medication.

Sinusitis is brought on by a number of different factors. Here is a list of some of the causes of sinusitis:

• Fungi: Inhaled or ingested, microscopic fungi affect your immune system and aggravate your sinuses.
• Bacteria: Blocked sinus openings and resultant mucus accumulation create an ideal environment for bacterial growth. This prevents the cilia from functioning properly and causes the mucus membrane to swell.
• Allergens: Allergens that can trigger sinusitis include air-borne particles, pet dander and certain food items.
• Viruses: A viral infection can destroy or paralyze cilia, causing mucus build up.
• Immune system problems: Immune deficiency can prevent cilia from functioning normally and resisting infection.
• Structural problems in the nasal cavities: A deviated septum or very narrow sinus openings can cause difficulty in breathing when the mucus membranes swell.
• Colds and Flu: Bacterial sinusitis usually develops after an allergy attack or a cold/flu. The excess mucus your body produces when you have a cold becomes stagnant and builds up in your sinuses, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
• An irritation in the sinuses can occur as a result of extreme weather changes and poor air quality (smoke, dust and other air pollutants).
• Asthma sufferers are known to be more prone to this condition.
• Many people enjoy the fall season, when the leaves start to change colors, but others suffer from cold and flu-like symptoms that they can't get rid of. When your face still hurts, your nose is still stuffy and you still have a cough weeks later, you could have sinusitis.

Whatever the cause of your sinusitis, Sinus-Pro has a remedy for you. Say goodbye to annoying and often debilitating sinusitis symptoms, including:

• Facial pains
• Tenderness of the sinus areas
• Headaches
• Nasal drainage that is thick and colored
• Cough (may be itchy)
• Post Nasal Drip
• Bad Breath
• Upper jaw pain
• Sore throat
• Sensitivity of eyes to light
• General fatigue
• Swelling of eye lids

Answer 2

Some causes are from allergies. Some from pollution. Others from tobacco products. Such as ciggaretts or chew.

Answer 3

mucous membranes can swell and prevent your sinuses from draining causing pressure to build up giving you a sinus headache .

Answer 4

Sinus headaches can be saused by a sinus congestion and inflammation, called sinusitis. Sinusitis is caused by either a respiratory infection or allergies.