Sinus congestion and pain can be relieved at home by keeping your nasal passages moist and taking over-the-counter medications that help reduce inflammation. Read more: What Helps Sinus Congestion and Pain? Article
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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms & Treatment
Sinus infection (sinusitis) symptoms can include headaches, a sore throat, and toothaches. Antibiotics and home remedies can...
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Sinus Infection: Sinusitis Dos and Don'ts
Is it OK to fly when you've got sinusitis? How about going to work? WebMD helps you decide what's right and wrong when you're all...
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How to Relieve Sinus Pressure and Pain Naturally
Sinus pressure and pain are common in people who suffer from allergies, the common cold, and chemical exposure. Humidified air,...
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Nasal Irrigation: Natural Relief for Cold & Allergy Symptoms
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Sinus Headache
Sinus headache is caused by a sinus infection or inflammation of the sinus cavities. Symptoms of a sinus headache include pain, runny or stuffy nose, and chronic cough. There are many causes of sinus headaches including sinusitis or sinus infection, allergies, smoke, infections, or colds. Treatment for sinus headache depends on the cause. Some home remedies may relieve sinus headache pain symptoms.
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What Are the Best Natural Home Remedies for Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)?
What is a sinus infection (sinusitis)? Learn whether you need antibiotics and what other treatments and home remedies can help to relieve your symptoms.
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How Do I Stop Sneezing and a Runny Nose?
When you have a cold, certain chemicals (histamines) are secreted by your body; these may lead to sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes.
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How Do You Relieve a Stuffy Nose?
Relieving a stuffy nose may involve avoiding causative allergies, using nasal sprays, and taking medication to fight the flu and common cold. Irrigation of the nasal passages may also help clear mucus from the nostrils.
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Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, is a condition in which the delicate membranes that line the sinuses may get swollen and become red. A cold or common cold is a viral infection. It affects the upper respiratory system, which includes the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs.
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Sinus Infection vs. Cold
Viruses cause the common cold and most sinus infections. Bacterial and fungal infections may also cause a sinus infection. Signs and symptoms of colds and sinus infections include nasal irritation or dryness, sore throat, stuffy nose, nasal discharge/congestion, sneezing, and cough. Additional symptoms of sinus infections include sinus pressure behind the cheeks or eyes, facial pain when pressure is applied, bad breath, and thick yellow or green mucus. Treatment focuses on symptom relief.
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