Bring balance to your Respiratory System
What are the Sinuses?
The sinuses are interconnected hollow mucous-membrane-lined cavities that are nestled within the facial bones. The largest ones are located under the cheekbones (maxillary) and in the center of the forehead (frontal). The inside of the sinuses are lined with a soft, pink tissue called mucosa. Normally, the sinuses are empty except for a thin layer of mucus. These cavities help to lighten the skull, give resonance to the voice, and moisten the air we breathe.
Sinus congestion occurs when the mucosa in the sinuses becomes inflamed – this is called sinusitis. Sinusitis does not necessarily mean sinus infection, but Sinusitis correctly defined is sinus inflammation, which causes the mucous membranes that line the sinuses to swell up as an excessive amount of mucus is produced; generating pressure inside the sinuses and often leading to discomfort.
Often Sinusitis is caused by:
- Airborne allergies
- Food allergies
- Pollution
- Viral and Bacterial infection
- Chronic/Repetitive Antibiotic use
AND DO NOT FORGET FUNGUS
Why do some people have such a chronic problem with their sinuses and others do not? This is a great question we will answer soon.
The most common symptoms of sinusitis:
- Nasal congestion
- Post nasal drip (mucus drips down the throat)
- Nasal discharge (thick discharge from nose)
- Sore throat from the post nasal drip
- Facial pressure (particularly around the nose, eyes, and forehead)
- Pain in the teeth and/or ears
- Halitosis (bad breath)
- Cough
- A throbbing pressure in your head
- Headache
If the cause is an infection - there may be fever, fatigue and body aches.
Mainstream medicine treats sinusitis with decongestants, steroids, antibiotics and antihistamines. While there is a time and place for these medications, they also have potential negative side effects and they don’t address the reason for your symptoms.
Unless you’re able to resolve the root cause of your sinus congestion, it’s common for symptoms to reoccur or for medication to be needed on an ongoing basis. Future YHD Newsletters will be published to help you establish root causes, such as food allergies, candida and fungus, and more.
Why do some people have sinusitis and others do not?
Anatomy aside, everyone has an "achilles heel" in health. GERD, IBS, Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Asthma... the list just goes on; it is endless. But for many - the sinuses and the upper airways are very vulnerable to the stress which impacts their health.
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