Chronic sinusitis can be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or swelling of the lining of your sinuses. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked or stuffy (congested) nose that causes difficulty breathing through your nose, and pain and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead. This common condition interferes with the way mucus normally drains, and makes your nose stuffy. Breathing through your nose may be difficult, and the area around your eyes might feel swollen or tender.
Chronic sinusitis can be brought on by an infection, by growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or by swelling of the lining of your sinuses. Also called chronic rhinosinusitis, the condition can affect both adults and children. Chronic sinusitis and acute sinusitis have similar signs and symptoms. Acute sinusitis is a temporary infection of the sinuses often associated with a cold. The signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis last at least 12 weeks, but you may have several episodes of acute sinusitis before developing chronic sinusitis. Fever isn’t a common sign of chronic sinusitis, but you might have one with acute sinusitis.
Common signs and symptoms include:
- Nasal inflammation
- Thick, discolored discharge from the nose (runny nose)
- Drainage down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage)
- Blocked or stuffy (congested) nose causing difficulty breathing through your nose
- Pain, tenderness and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
- Reduced sense of smell and taste.
Solution to chronic sinusitis:
Nasal sprays help prevent and treat inflammation caused by Chronic sinusitis. Saline nasal irrigation, with nasal sprays or solutions, reduces drainage and rinses away irritants and allergies. The good news is that there is a safe, drug free, non-drowsy Saline nasal spray that treats sinusitis. Combining saline and xylitol in a sinus rinse effectively flushes away lingering mucus while gently moisturizing irritated tissues. Proven to be beneficial for upper respiratory health, xylitol has an anti-adherent property, which makes it difficult for future irritants to stick around and worsen symptoms. When you’re experiencing the symptoms of a sinus infection, use Xlear sinus rinse with xylitol and saline. It’s the naturally effective way to get the upper respiratory relief you need.