Managing Nasal Inflammation and Relief Techniques

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Why does my nose hurt a lot?

Your sinuses above and below your eyes and behind your nose can cause facial pain. You may feel pain in: This may lead to a sinus headache, a headache on the top of the head, or an earache. Your face may also be tender to the touch. This can occur: You may need to blow your nose often because of nasal discharge. It may appear:

What is sinusitis & rhinitis?

Sinusitis occurs when mucus builds up, and the sinuses become irritated and inflamed. Doctors often refer to sinusitis as rhinosinusitis because inflammation of the sinuses nearly always occurs with rhinitis, which is an inflammation of the nose.

What is sinusitis & what causes it?

Sinusitis is inflammation of the linings of the sinuses that surround the nose. Common symptoms include a tender face and a blocked nose. It's often caused by an infection or allergy. What are sinuses? The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the bones of your face that open up into the nasal cavity.

What happens if chronic inflammation in the nose is not treated?

If not treated, the chronic inflammation in the nose can lead to: Nasal polyps: Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths in the lining of the nose caused by chronic inflammation. Large polyps can block airflow through the nose and make it hard to breathe. Sinusitis: Sinusitis is inflammation of the membrane that lines the sinuses.

What is allergic fungal sinusitis?

Fungal infections ( Aspergillus, Sporothrix, Pseudallescheria) may be chronic and tend to strike older and immunocompromised patients. Allergic fungal sinusitis is a form of chronic sinusitis characterized by diffuse nasal congestion, markedly viscid nasal secretions, and, often, nasal polyps.

Can rhinitis cause sinusitis?

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucus membrane of the nose, not the sinuses. It is often caused by allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever), or increased sensitivity to irritants such as smoke, temperature changes or the overuse of decongestant nasal sprays. Poorly controlled rhinitis can lead to sinusitis.

What Is Nasal Inflammation

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2. https://www.health.harvard.edu/hearing/inflamed-sinuses-its-best-to-watch-and-wait
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4. https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/sinus-infection-symptoms
5. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sinusitis
6. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149941
7. https://www.bupa.com.au/healthlink/health-conditions/a-z/sinusitis

Nasal Inflammation Information

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2. https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/nose-and-paranasal-sinus-disorders/sinusitis
3. https://patient.info/ears-nose-throat-mouth/acute-sinusitis
4. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/sinusitis