The sinus disease or sinusitis is the inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities. The cavities are usually filled with air but due to lack of proper drainage, they get filled with mucous. The condition is brought about by the allergy to cold, smoke, pollutants and dust. Experts have also shown that viral and bacterial infections also cause the condition.

Symptoms of sinusitis

The symptoms of the condition vary from one person to the other but there are some symptoms that are more common than others. The most common symptoms are:

Pain: You will feel pain due to the inflammation and swelling of the sinuses. You can feel the pain on either side of your nose, in your forehead, between your eyes or in your upper jaws and teeth. In most cases, the pain often results in a headache.

Sinus discharge: As mentioned, mucous fills up in your cavities due to the infection. Due to this, you might feel the need to blow your nose in order to clear the sinuses. In some cases, the discharge bypasses the nose and flows down the throat. Mucus in the throat triggers an itch that might cause you to cough when lying down. It’s also common for it to make your voice sound hoarse.

Congestion: As the sinuses get inflamed they restrict air flow through the nose. This not only affects how well you breathe, it also affects your tasting capabilities. It’s also common for your sound to be stuffy.

When to see an allergy doctor

Studies show that many people with sinusitis don’t visit health centers for treatment. Most of them sit back and wait for the symptoms to go away on their own. Others rush to the nearest drug store and buy medications that fix the problem. While most of the symptoms go away on their own, sometimes they don’t. If you have been having a fever or sinus problem for weeks, you should visit an allergy doctor as it could be a sign of an underlying problem.

Treatment options for sinus disease

If you are having sinusitis there are many ways in which you can treat it. One of the most effective ways is using nasal decongestant sprays such as oxymetazoline and phenylephrine. You can also use steroid nasal sprays such as mometasone and fluticasone.  If you don’t want to go to an allergy clinic there are over-the-counter medications such as Claritin, Allegra, and Sudafed that you can take.