The human head is designed with empty spaces called sinus cavities. The role of sinuses is not completely clear, but many scientists believe one function of sinuses is to clean the air as it is breathed in, according to the American Rhinologic...
Cystic fibrosis, which is also referred to as mucoviscidosis, is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive tracts. Patients with cystic fibrosis have a gene defect that causes the body to produce excessive amounts of mucus....
Garlic is traditionally used to flavor and season foods, but it has been used for centuries for medical purposes, according to Drugs.com. Garlic powder used for medical purposes comes in pill form; typically, the smell and taste produced with the...
If your head feels full while exercising, this may signal congestion of the nasal cavity, which can result from sinusitis, an upper respiratory infection, allergies or a deviated septum. The fullness your head feels will be most obvious at times...
Infected sinuses, a medical condition called sinusitis, can develop when bacterial or viral pathogens enter a person's respiratory tract. This common disease affects approximately 31 million people in the United States each year, according to...
Cefprozil is an antibiotic used to treat mild to moderately severe bacterial infections of the throat, ears, sinuses, respiratory tract and skin. Cefprozil belongs to a class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. Cefprozil is available as...
NyQuil Sinus LiquiCaps are an over-the-counter medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with nasal inflammation, the common cold or flu, such as nasal congestion or sinus pressure. Patients over the age of 12 can take two NyQuil Sinus...
Nasal lavage or irrigation aids in relieving symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Symptoms of the condition include nasal congestion, facial pressure, persistent coughing, and thick yellow or green discharge. The University of Maryland Medical Center...
Nasal allergies affect one in five people, according the Mayo Clinic. Nasal allergies, also called “hay fever,” are the result of an allergic reaction to mold, seasonal allergens, dust mites and pet dander. Nasal allergy symptoms...
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, or NIAID, reports that an estimated 31 million people in the United States suffer from sinusitis. MayoClinic.com defines sinusitis, or a sinus infection, as the inflammation of the sinus...
Fenugreek has been used for hundreds of years to treat various conditions, according to Drugs.com. It is commonly used in sinus infections because of its anti-inflammatory properties that help to promote sinus health. Sinus infections are one of...
Nasal congestion occurs when the nasal tissues and blood vessels become inflamed. This inflammation causes swelling and excess fluid build up in those nasal tissues and vessels. Nasal congestion may be caused by a cold, influenza, allergies or...
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) is an over-the-counter medication indicated to alleviate nasal and sinus congestion or pressure associated with hay fever, allergies or the common cold. This medication is part of a class of drugs called nasal...
Food allergies affect about 6 to 8 percent of children and about 4 percent of adults in the United States, according to MayoClinic.com. Food allergies are the result of a malfunction of the immune system that causes irritation and inflammation...
Sinus problems affect more than 50 million people annually, according to St. Joseph's Hospital. Sinus issues are commonly caused by allergies, the common cold or nasal deformities and produce similar symptoms, such as nasal congestion, sinus...
When nasal congestion is caused by swollen sinuses, people often blame excess mucus as the culprit. Instead, this condition is primarily caused by irritated nasal passages, according to the University of Maryland's Medical Center. Fenugreek is an...
Bee pollen is a combination of various pollens collected by the bee to make honey. If someone has an allergy to pollen, she will develop the same symptoms after exposure to bee pollen. Pollen allergies are the worst during the spring months when...
Seafood allergies are considered the most common type of food allergy, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Seafood includes shellfish and fish, such as lobster, crab, trout and salmon. If you have been diagnosed with a...
According to the Mayo Clinic, a sinus infection occurs when bacteria or a virus settles in the nasal cavity, causing the sinuses to become inflamed, which leads to nasal congestion, sinus pressure pain and nasal discharge. A common symptom of...
Just what constitutes dark circles under the eyes is somewhat subjective. Some people naturally have darker areas beneath their eyes than others, attributable to genetics. As the Boston Globe reports, the depth of tear troughs, the proximity of...
Dextrose is a type of sugar derived from wheat. According to Act Against Allergy, although dextrose is a byproduct of wheat, it does not commonly cause an allergic reaction in people with a diagnosed wheat allergy. Before consuming or using...
It may be difficult to differentiate between cold and allergy symptoms because they are so similar. Some of the most common symptoms of colds and allergies are a runny nose, sneezing, cough and sore throat, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you...
Remicade, or infliximab, is a medication used to treat inflammation in the body. It is often a second-line treatment; that is, doctors often prescribe it after other treatments have failed. According to Drugs.com, Remicade is used to treat...
Afrin (oxymetazoline) nasal spray is an over-the-counter medical treatment indicated to relieve nasal symptoms associated with allergies, hay fever or the common cold in people older than 6. Afrin nasal spray is a liquid solution that's sprayed...
If your eyes look dark and swollen after waking up in the morning no matter how much sleep you get, it's time to pinpoint what's causing your eye problems. Dark circles occur when the veins show through underneath the skin, while puffy eyes occur...
Claritin-D is one of many medications that help to control allergy symptoms. This over-the-counter medication comes in two options: one for 12-hour relief and one for 24-hour relief. This medication is designed to clear up nasal congestion and...
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an allergic reaction that is usually worse during spring, summer or fall. It affects one in five people in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Pressure headaches can occur when the sinuses become congested. Colds, allergies or a sinus infections can lead to this type of headache, according to the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Symptoms that commonly occur include pressure...
The common cold affects millions of Americans annually. The condition is an infection of the upper respiratory tract that causes nasal congestion, a sore throat and chest congestion. It can be caused by more than 100 different viruses. The common...