Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses.
Conditions that can cause sinus blockage include:
- The common cold
- Allergic Rhinitis, which is swelling of the lining of the nose
- Small growths in the lining of the nose called nasal polyps
- A deviated septum, which is a shift in the nasal cavity
Acute Sinusitis Symptoms
The main signs include:
- Facial pain or pressure
- "Stuffed-up" nose
- Runny nose
- Loss of smell
- Cough or congestion
You may also have:
- Fever
- Bad breath
- Fatique
- Dental pain
It may be acute sinusitis if you have two or more symptoms, or thick, green, or yellow nasal discharge.
Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms
You may have these symptoms for 12 weeks or more:
- A feeling of congestion or fullness in your face
- A nasal obstruction or nasal blockage
- Pus in the nasal cavity
- Fever
- Runny nose or discoloured postnasal drainage
You may also have headaches, bad breath, and tooth pain. You may feel tired a lot.
Treatment
- If you have a simple sinus infection, your doctor may recommend you use a decongestant and saline nasal washes.
- If your doctor gives you antibiotics, you’ll probably take them for 10 to 14 days. The symptoms usually disappear with treatment.
- Warm, moist air may help if you have chronic sinusitis. You can use a vaporizer, or you can inhale steam from a pan of warm water.
- Physiotherapy
There are some other things you can do yourself to help with chronic sinusitis:
- Warm compresses can ease pain in the nose and sinuses.
- Saline nose drops are safe to use at home.
- Over-the-counter decongestant drops or sprays can help.
- In some cases, your doctor may prescribe steroids along with antibiotics.
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinusitis-and-sinus-infection#1
