What is Sinus? What are the Causes of Sinus?

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Sinus FAQs
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What is sinus pressure? Sinus headache
facts. Sinuses in the face are air the spaces
that develop from the nasal passages and help
with air humidification and mucus secretion.
Inflammation of the sinuses may decrease the
ability for the mucus to drain,
increasing pressure with in the sinuses and
leading to a sinus headache.
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How long do the symptoms of a sinus infection
last? If the symptoms last for less than four
weeks it is termed acute, between 4-12 weeks it
is sub acute, and greater than 12 weeks it is
considered chronic sinusitis. It sounds like your
infection has lasted about two weeks so is an
acute infection. Acute causes included bacterial
and viral (most common) infections.
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Can milk allergies cause sinus problems? When the
septum is too far from the midline, it is called
a deviated septum and can cause all of the
above-mentioned sinus problems. Food allergies
are another common cause of sinus problems.
Gluten intolerance and milk allergy (not to be
confused with lactose intolerance) are likely
triggers.
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Can a sinus infection spread to your eyes? Only a
layer of bone separates your sinuses from your bra
in. It's not likely, but if a sinus
infection passes through the bone, it can infect
the lining of the brain or the brain itself. It's
also uncommon, but a sinus infection could spread 
into the eye socket, causing an infection that
could cause blindness.
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Can sinus infections cause nausea? Overcoming Naus
ea Caused by a Sinus Infection. Nausea tends to
be one of the most distressing symptoms of
sinusitis. Avoid eating fatty foods. ... Finally,
it is indeed true that a sinus infection can
cause dizziness and nausea.
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