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Is it Allergies or Sinusitis?

Allergies Or Sinusitis
At first it may be hard to distinguish whether it is allergies or sinusitis you are suffering from, but if you keep a close watch on your symptoms, overtime you may be able to tell what it is exactly. If a root cause for your inflamed sinus is allergic in nature, you will have clear nasal drainage, burning and watery eyes, increased sneezing and stuffiness. Your symptoms will aggravate once you are exposed to the allergen like dust, pollen, mold, fungus, pet hair and dander, or certain foods. You might get a relief if you eliminate the irritant. (more...)
Allergy Problems17 Feb 2010Comments (0)

What is a Sphenoid Sinus Infection?

Sphenoid Sinus Infection

is the inflammation of the sphenoid paranasal cavity located right behind the eyes, deeper into the skull than any other sinuses. Both of these sinus cavities are the size of an olive and are unique in shape, like fingerprints, from individual to individual. Due to their close location to main blood arteries, optic nerve and all the other major brain centers, the treatment for sphenoid sinus infection should only be carried out by an ENT (ear, nose, throat) specialist. A person with a case of sphenoid sinus infection develops a debilitating headache radiating from the center of the skull behind the eyes, fever and sinus drainage. (more…)

Sinus Infections8 Jan 2010Comments (1)