It’s winter cold season, and lately everyone seems to have a case of the sniffles. A cold is no fun, but it’s even worse when it turns into a sinus infection. Help yourself boot the sniffles early by learning what causes a sinus infection, and how you can help your body prevent one.
Colds and allergies increase the risk of sinus infections because of how they affect the nasal passages. One of the main symptoms of winter colds and allergies is a stuffy nose, which comes from swollen nasal passages. When sinuses become swollen or inflamed, they cannot drain properly, and mucus builds up. This excess mucus becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, increasing the risk of a sinus infection setting in. Sinus infections bring along a variety of unpleasant symptoms: pain and tenderness in sinus areas, fever, headaches, sore throat, etc. An acute sinusitis attack generally lasts around three weeks, and chronic sinusitis can last from three to eight weeks or longer.
So what can you do to prevent sinus infections before they start?
- Manage indoor allergies which cause nasal congestion. Allergy-proof your home to alleviate symptoms, or talk to...
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