What is Sinusitis?

Your sinuses are made up of eight hollow spaces in the bones of the forehead, cheeks, and temples. When you’re healthy you have open sinuses that are lined with a layer of mucus that filters out dust, dirt, and other pollutants you inhale while adding moisture, so you don’t feel dried out.

Sinusitis is the condition when the tissue lining of your sinus cavities becomes inflamed, which then blocks mucus and pollutants from draining properly and causes increased pressure, clogged nasal passages, and potentially even swelling in the face or eyes. This build-up of fluid can also cause intense pressure along the face’s sinus pathways.

Because sinusitis is most often caused by allergies and the common cold, most people rely on over-the-counter medications to relieve these symptoms. This can help with temporary inflammation, but when people suffer from chronic sinus problems, these medications do not address the root cause of the issue.

If you have a cough along with your sinusitis symptoms you may find that coughing is causing a lot of tension and stress throughout your body but particularly focused in the joints. If you have a cold or infection that causes chest congestion and phlegm you’ll be happy to hear that a chiropractor can help with that as well as your sinus pain and congestion.