What are sinuses?
There are spaces in the bones of your face called sinuses. They are behind the eyebrows, your cheeks and even the jaw. A fluid (mucus) actually cleans dust and bacteria from the air that you are breathing in. This occurs because you also have tiny little hairs in your nose and sinuses (cilia) that move this mucus out and helps drain it out of your nose.
Symptoms That Dr.'s Look For...
"Facial pain or pressure, Fatigue Bad breath, Fever, Tooth pain, Cough, Ear pressure, Facial congestion or fullness, Nasal obstruction, Thick & discolored drainage, Change in taste or smell, Headache, Fatigue, Bad breath, Fever, Tooth pain, Cough and Ear pressure"
Treatments
"The ear, nose, and throat specialist will prescribe many medications (antibiotics, decongestants, nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines) and procedures (flushing) for treating acute sinusitis."
When all else fails, then surgery becomes an option. The following links are added to help you find more out and where I found my information.
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