In this acute sinus phase, symptoms can last a month or more than 12 weeks, which is more than 3 months.
Quoting Insider, treatment or treatment on Friday (6/1/2023) should aim to reduce the risk of complications, such as permanent loss of smell, decreased productivity from school work, and depression.
Chronic Sinus Symptoms In addition to feeling tired or not feeling well, the body may also experience a runny nose, yellow and green mucus that may drip down the throat. It could also be when your face feels sore or swollen.
Chronic sinuses can also be marked by nasal congestion or difficulty breathing, pain around the teeth, decreased sense of smell, cough, fever and bad breath.
There are several causes for sinuses, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi such as rhinovirus, influenza, staphylococcus aureus, and anaerobic bacteria, which can cause chronic sinus inflammation.
It can also be caused by allergies, such as not being able to inhale dust mites, pollen, and mold. Or exposure to cigarette smoke toxins such as ammonia, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
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There are various treatments for chronic sinusitis that can be done at home, preventing the condition from worsening, such as the following:
- Avoiding allergens, so it is very important to know what allergies the person is experiencing and recognize the symptoms, then avoid them.
- Take painkillers, if you have seen a doctor you will usually be prescribed ibuprofen, aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve pain around your face, teeth and ears.
- Cleaning the nose, using a solution of salt and water to remove fluid and debris from the nasal passages.
- Use a steroid nasal spray, to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation around the nose, this medication is urgently needed, but must be prescribed by a doctor.
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