𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

👉A sinus infection occurs when the tissue lining of the sinuses become inflamed or infected.
👉During a sinus infection, fluid fills and blocks nasal cavities allowing an infection to form.

𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
There are two main types of sinus infections: acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis.

👉Acute Sinusitis
With acute sinus infections, the symptoms usually last less than a month.

👉Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinus infections can last 12 weeks or longer. Also, recurring sinus infections link to chronic sinusitis.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
✅Facial Pain
✅Runny Nose
✅Sore Throat
✅Nasal Congestion
✅Postnasal Drip
✅Sinus Pain
✅Headache
✅Fever

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
✅To treat the symptoms of a sinus infection, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and rest.
✅Also, decongestants and nasal corticosteroids aid in sinus infection treatment. If you experience pain or fever, over-the-counter pain relievers offer help.


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