It’s that time of year again; it’s the time of year for the leaves to change color, the temperature to cool down, and allergies, colds and other viruses to begin making the rounds – yuck! If you’re one of the approximately 32 million individuals each year who experiences sinus infections usually associated with allergies or upper respiratory infections, the following steps may help you to prevent sinus infections in the future.
A sinus infection occurs in the sinus cavities surrounding the nose. These are called the paranasal sinuses, and they include:
A sinus infection can occur when fluid and mucus collect in a blocked sinus, and bacteria or fungi begin to grow. Causes of a blocked sinus may be due to:
Many people suffer sinus infections after a cold or during allergy season. The sinuses are lined with a mucous membrane. Irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane, or lining, can cause it to swell, preventing the drainage of mucus. As fluid collects in the sinuses, the warm, dark, moist area is a desirable location in which bacteria or fungi will thrive, creating an infection.
Prevention of sinus infections involves following these simple steps:
According to the Centers for Disease Control, sinus infections affect approximately 32 million individuals per year! Don’t be one of them this year! Follow these simple steps to sinus infection prevention, and have a healthier year!
Sources:
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/sinusitis/overview.htm
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-becomes-sinus-infection
http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/prevent-sinus-infections-avoid-antibiotics/91eb7e643f803110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/health/conditions.treatments/sinusitis
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9⊂=18&cont;=240
http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/antibiotic-use/URI/sinus-infection.html
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-pain-pressure-9/neti-pots
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