A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is an infection of the paranasal sinuses. This could be a result of an infection, bacteria, fungus, a virus, an allergy or an autoimmune issue. There are four classifications of sinusitis. They are maxillary sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, ethmoid sinusitis and sphenoid sinusitis. Maxillary sinusitis is pain in the area of the cheek or mouth. This most...

In the U. S. millions of dollars are spent every year for antibiotics and other medications that promise to bring relief to people with sinus infection but they don't work. Sinus infections and other sinus problems account for millions of visits to clinics every year. These infections and are caused mostly by fungi but also bacteria and viruses. Sinusitis or sinus infections are one of the...

Sinusitis is simply inflamed or infected sinus cavities. Sinus anatomy - there are four sets of sinus cavities and the problem can be in any of them. If you think you have sinusitis symptoms or signs, such as irritated throat, lightly coughing, sinus headache, yellowish mucous, stuffy nose, blockage, pressure or pain, etc., here are a few tips you should know. First of all knowing if you can...

'Postnasal drip is an unscientific term that refers to the sensation of thick phlegm in the throat which can become infected'. So says Dr. Murray Grossan in his book 'The Sinus Cure, 7 Simple Steps'. He goes on to explain that this is caused when our cilia-mucous system is not functioning properly and how pulsating nasal irrigation can help correct this situation. It has been several years...