A sinusitis infection may start off simple: runny nose, cough, and congestion. But when it is not taken care of in time, it can lead to much more severe symptoms. Sinusitis is generally caused by a cold or an allergy. When a cold or allergy takes place, swelling of the sinus cavity lining occurs. When bacteria enter the sinus cavities, they attack the swollen lining which then causes...

Media ads for cold and flue remedies have started. It is November, the season for sniffles, sneezing, and sinus problems. Walk into any drugstore and there are shelves of medications for nasal congestion, facial pain, achiness, headache and fatigue - all symptoms of sinusitis. These same symptoms are also common when you have a cold or flu. In most cases the sinus problems are caused by a...

Sinusitis is caused by an inflamed membrane which lines the sinus cavities. This inflammation can be caused by virus, bacteria or fungus or by allergens like smoke, dust and pollen. Inflammation in the lining of the maxillary sinus cavity can cause jaw pain sinus disease. Not being able to smile or laugh or even speak properly is so terrible. Jaw pain sinus disease can also occur due to lack...

Many people have a tendency to come down with sinus infections during or after air travel. The four steps discussed in this article can help provide sinus pressure relief for those who travel by air on a regular basis. There are a number of reasons why people who are susceptible to sinus infections tend to contact them during air travel. Sharing stale air in close proximity to others is...