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Sinusitis and an Abscessed ToothThis entry was filed under Sinusitis Symptoms and EffectsSinusitis is inflammation caused by a blockage in the sinus cavity that develops during the course of a cold, allergy, or even as a result of an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is an infection in the tissue of the jaw bone where pus is enclosed in the tooth root, and the infection resides in the soft tooth pulp. Bacteria can also develop from a tooth filling, cracked teeth or untreated tooth decay. The pain from an abscessed tooth can be great and may produce migraines with the possibility of swelling in the gum or cheek creating sinusitis and an abscessed tooth. ... View Full Article
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Sinusitis & Acid Reflux ProblemsThis entry was filed under Sinusitis Symptoms and EffectsAcid reflux also known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that is characterized by chronic irritation of the lining of the esophagus by stomach acid. Chronic heartburn, regurgitation and nausea are signature symptoms of standard cases of acid reflux or GERD. However, some cases are difficult to diagnose and do not present with the standard symptoms. Common symptoms of acid reflux include: pain when swallowing, bad breath, bad taste in the mouth, burping, hoarseness and sore throat. Symptoms must be present at least twice a week on a regular... View Full Article
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Sinusitis & Actified Medications at NighttimeThis entry was filed under Sinusitis Symptoms and EffectsSinusitis & actified medications at nighttime are over the counter antihistamines like Benadryl which also act as a sleep aid. An antihistamine is a pharmaceutical drug that inhibits the production of histamine by blocking histamine receptors. Antihistamine’s are used to treat allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itchy throat, sneezing and watery eyes and are easily available without a prescription. Allergy symptoms can trigger sinusitis and are commonly taken in combination with other medications during the course of a sinusitis infection. The antihistamine... View Full Article
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Sinusitis AllergiesThis entry was filed under Sinusitis Symptoms and EffectsSinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses that usually is caused by a blockage in the sinus cavity by foreign debris. The result of having a blockage of bacteria, fungi or virus is excess mucus production in the sinus cavities and inflammation due to the pathogens attacking the sinus cavity openings. When the sinus cavity openings are attacked by bacteria this leads to a more serious sinus infection. Sinusitis develops typically when there is existing inflammation from a cold or allergy. An allergy is the production of histamine due to the presence of an allergen. Exce... View Full Article
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Sinusitis AllergyThis entry was filed under Sinusitis Symptoms and EffectsA Sinusitis Allergy is distinctive from an allergy. An allergy is an immune response and a hypersensitivity disorder that results in an inflammatory response activating white blood cells. When a person has an allergy there is the normal inflammation that takes place in the sinus cavity as well as mucus build up. However, when there is a sinusitis allergy infection the walls of the sinus cavity and the openings into the sinuses become so swollen that bacteria is trapped inside the sinuses causing an infection. Normally, bacteria that enter the sinuses are swept out by the ci... View Full Article
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Sinusitis AllergyThis entry was filed under Sinusitis Symptoms and EffectsSinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the paranasal sinuses. Sinusitis takes place when the openings to the sinuses become obstructed and bacteria and mucus become trapped in the sinus cavity. The cilia usually washes out the bacteria and mucus, but when the sinus cavity opening is obstructed that bacteria multiply and attack the cavity lining causing more inflammation. An allergy, which generally initiates the swelling, is when the body reacts excessively to allergens such as pollen, dander, and mold. When a patient gets a “hay fever” allergy, i... View Full Article
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