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Video Hosting for BusinessSinusitis Slideshow: Symptoms, Diagnosis, TreatmentSymptoms, Diagnosis, TreatmentThere's no sure way to avoid either acute or chronic sinusitis. But here are some things that can help: Keep sinuses moist -- use saline sprays, nasal lubricant sprays, or nasal irrigation often. Avoid very dry indoor environments. Avoid exposure to irritants, such as cigarette smoke or strong chemical odors.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335Sinusitis Complications: Worst-Case Scenarios Only a layer of bone separates your sinuses from your brain. If a sinus infection passes through the bone, it can infect the lining of the brain -- meningitis -- or even the brain itself. Both problems are life threatening. A sinus infection can also spread into the orbit of the eye, causing an infection around the eye and possibly originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335Yellow or green mucus can mean a bacterial infection. Even then, acute bacterial sinusitis usually clears up in seven to 14 days -- without antibiotic treatment. But if you keep feeling worse and symptoms are persistent and severe, or if you get a fever, it's time to see a doctor.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335Treating Allergy-Related Sinusitis What can help allergy-related sinus symptoms is irrigation with saline solution, either with a neti pot or squeeze bottle. Although there's no evidence they help with sinus infections, nasal steroid sprays may help some people suffering sinus symptoms from allergies. Antihistamines may help, too, especially for symptoms of sneezing and runny nose.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335Nasal Polyps When sinuses remain inflamed, sinus membranes may thicken and swell. The swelling can be significant enough to cause grape-like masses called polyps (shown here). Polyps may protrude from the sinus into the nasal passage and partially or completely block the nasal airway.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335Stuffy, Puffy, and Sore Sinusitis causes many symptoms. Most people have a stuffy nose and pain or pressure in several locations around the face or teeth. There's usually a nasal discharge that may be yellow, green, or clear. Other symptoms may include fatigue, decreased sense of smell and/or taste, cough, sore throat, bad breath, headache, pain on bending forward, and fever.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335Just a Cold … at First Sinusitis usually starts with inflammation triggered by a cold, allergy attack, or irritant. But it may not end there. Colds, allergies, and irritants make sinus tissues swell.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335What Is Sinusitis? Tiny, hair-like structures called cilia (magnified here) help move mucus across sinus membranes and toward an exit. All of your sinus cavities connect to your nose to allow a free exchange of air and mucus. Infections or allergies make sinus tissues inflamed, red, and swollen. That's called sinusitis.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 493height 335

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