Sinus allergy and its causes

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

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The sinuses are known as cavities in the skull filled with air, but they may be clogged as a result of their filling with fluids or germs, such as fungi, viruses, and others, which leads to infection and the impact on lifestyle, and it is necessary to refer to the diversity of causes of sinus allergy, And its symptoms, and this is what we will know about in this article, in addition to methods of treatment.


Sinus allergy

Causes of sinus allergy

  • Nasal polyps contribute to blocking the sinuses.
  • Fungal infection of the sinuses.
  • A deviated septum that blocks the sinus passages.
  • Some facial injuries, such as facial bone fractures.
  • Infection with some diseases, such as AIDS, cystic fibrosis, GERD, hay fever, and others.
  • Respiratory diseases, such as cold and sinusitis.


Symptoms of sinus allergy

  • Pain in certain areas of the body, such as the area around the eyes and cheekbones.
  • Sneezing fits.
  • Congestion.
  • Nominate.
  • Decreased ability to smell.
  • cough.
  • Sensitivity to direct light.
  • Redness of the eyes.
  • toothache.


Treating allergic sinusitis

  • Distilled water: put an adequate amount of distilled water in a bowl in the form of a jug, then add half a tablespoon of salt, then mix it well, and it is possible to add a little oregano oil, and then tilt it, and put the mouth of the jug on the nostril, which contributes to Sinus moisturizing.
  • Steam: Put an adequate amount of hot water in a bowl, and it is possible to add any essential oil, then cover the neck and head well, take in and exhale, and expose to steam for eight minutes, then lie down for ten minutes, which contributes to preventing nasal obstruction.
  • Acupuncture treatment: by placing the thumb in the area between the eyebrows, then fixing it for half a minute, and repeating it eight times, which relieves the pain of the head and face.
  • Nasal swabs: A piece of cotton is placed in a bowl of moisturizing grass, and then used to wipe the nose, which contributes to relieving nasal pain.
  • Making hot and cold compresses: Put an amount of cold water in a bowl, put an amount of hot water in another bowl, then use a piece of cloth, by placing it in a bowl of cold water, then put it on the head for a minute, then put a piece of cloth In a bowl of hot water, then put it on the head for a minute.
  • Onion compresses: Cut a grain of onion, then put it in a piece of cloth, wrap it on the neck, and leave it overnight.


Preventive methods of sinus allergy

  • Moisturizing, take adequate rest in a damp place, in addition to using the spray three times a day to moisturize the nasal passage.
  • Avoid exposure to high temperatures, to avoid drying out the sinuses and nasal passages.
  • Ventilation: The house is ventilated on hot days for half an hour daily, to renew the air in the room.
  • Staying away from places around pollutants, such as smoke, and chemicals, and avoiding sinus irritants, such as deodorant, household cleaners, and others.
  • Drink enough water and fluids, which equates to eight cups a day.
  • Do some exercise like yoga.
  • Eat foods rich in vitamins, especially vitamin D3 and vitamin C.