What Your Cough or Blocked Nose Could Be Telling You

What is Sinusitis?
Sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of your face. Lined with mucus membranes, these cavities open into your nasal cavities through small sinus openings. The sinus linings then produce a thick liquid called mucus which drains into the nose

When these membranes become swollen and inflamed, the condition is called sinusitis. Often, a lot of mucus is produced and this mucus can block the sinus openings. Sinusitis is a common condition with more than 24 million cases occurring in the United States annually.

Sinusitis can be acute (going on less than four weeks), subacute (4–8 weeks) or chronic (going on for 8 weeks or more).All three types of sinusitis have similar symptoms, and are thus often difficult to distinguish. Acute sinusitis is very common. Roughly ninety percent of adults have had sinusitis at some point in their life

What Causes Sinusitis?

Cold
Allergies
Bacterial and fungal infections
Blockage of the sinus openings

What Are The Symptoms?

A 'heavy' head
Headache made worse by bending your head down or forward
Soreness around the eyes and cheeks.
What feels like toothache
Runny nose
Blocked nose
Post-nasal drip
Cough, especially at night
Sore throat

What Can You Do?

Treat your colds and allergies promptly.
Avoid heavily polluted air. At the same time, keep your home environment clean to prevent allergies.
Inhale steam from a basin of hot water.
Humidify your home if the air is dry.
Don't smoke.
Never use nasal decongestants for more than 3 days as they can worsen your symptoms.
Always complete your course of antibiotics.
Use oral or nasal decongestants before you fly or travel to high altitudes or swim in deep water.
See an ear, nose and throat specialist if you have frequent attacks of sinusitis.

What Your Cough or Blocked Nose Could Be Telling You by inspiringlife

Pollen allergy symptoms

What is an allergy?

Allergy is an irregular response of the immune system to positive factors out of our natural surroundings, which are not usually harmful. The body of an allergic person reacts violently because, these factors seen the human body as an intruder. Such factors are called allergens. Responses to allergens usually creates inflammation, which causes various signs such as sneezing, itching, burning and redness of the eyes, tearing eyes, coughing, asthma and plenty of others.

With a hotter time, regrettably, comes issues known as an allergy to pollen. Pollen particles are so tiny that they can be invisible, but every year increasingly citizens of our planet are sensitive to them. Red eyes, runny nose, sneeze, sneeze, sneeze.

In the spring allergies usually cause hazel, birch and some types of willow in the summertime some types of wild wormwood, and from August to October ambrosia weeds. So, in the coursework of warm weather pollen will be active.

How to protect from pollen allergies?

Individuals who are allergic to pollen require to protect the lining of the nose medication that was prescribed by their physician at least 15 days before the plants blossom time in which they are sensitive to pollen. The highest concentration of pollen in the air is in the morning, and in that time home ventilation is not recommended. In the coursework of the day, with an increase in every day temperature, the concentration of pollen is reduced.

Doctors warn that the anti allergy therapy must be taken regularly as prescribed, so patients would be protected throughout the day (24 hours).

Many of us have no idea that suffer from allergies. Many of us thinks that because of signs such as sneezing, coughing, burning and itching in the nose is regular chilled or flu. This is definitely a must check examination by specialists, the allergists.

The pollen of trees are active until the finish of April, followed by grass pollen, and then by weeds, which are the most aggressive.

What troubles most people is allergic to the ragweed (ambrosia) pollen, which is active in August and will last until autumn. Fortunately, the rain that is common in that period can reduce symptoms for people allergic to pollen, because humid weather lowers the concentration of pollen in the air.

Doctors warn that the greatest concentration of pollen in the morning when it is sunny and windy weather. In the afternoon, in the late evening and after rain ought to go for a walk and ventilate the room. Also, doctors recommend that 11 hours until late afternoon, opening the windows in their homes.

Calendar of pollen allergy

Trees pollen – March, April
Grass pollen – from May to July, sometimes the finish of August
Weed pollen – from late July to October

The amount of pollen in the air is the highest when it is hot and dry weather with low wind, and the lowest in the coursework of chilled and wet days.

Pollen allergy symptoms by michael bacchiato

Gluten Allergy Symptoms - You Could Be Allergic And Not Even Know It

Learning about gluten allergy symptoms can easily stop the internal harm that is the result of Celiac disease. Celiac disease is a medical condition which is caused by the intake of foods which contain gluten. Glutenin, more commonly known as gluten, is a protein that can be found in barley, wheat, rye, and oats. Allergic reactions to gluten could cause harm as well as scarring to the small intestine, keeping it from taking in essential nutrients the body requires. Learning the indications can not only save your life, but can help you and your family start a new healthy gluten-free way of life.

Gluten Allergy Symptoms – Skin Problems

If you have an allergic reaction to gluten, it can have an effect on the skin in various a different ways. Commonly skin conditions can develop shortly after eating foods that contain the protein, gluten. Some might experience a hot itchy skin rash; while some people can develop patches of eczema on their skin. Hives are also common to food allergies and this also includes allergies to gluten. While skin rashes and hives will ultimately subsude on their own, cold compresses and over-the-counter cortesone cream will help relief the itching.

Gluten Allergy Symptoms – Stomach Problems

Stomach symptoms are common with both allergic reactions to gluten and gluten intolerances; the main difference being individuals that in fact have a gluten allergy will show more severe stomach signs. It's common for gluten alergies to induce vomiting and/or diarrhea in people who are allergic and it's important to keep your body hydrated. If you can't hold liquids down at all, it could be essential to pay a visit to the emergency room so that the physicians can provide a saline drip that will ensure you are properly hydrated.

Gluten Allergy Symptoms – Respiratory Problems

Like with various other food allergies, an allergic response to gluten can cause respiratory complications that can possibly be fatal. Gluten allergies may cause shortness of breath which may not be deadly, but it can also cause anaphylaxis which restricts breathing to a point where you could suffocate. It's important to keep in mind that if you experience any problems breathing, you ought to seek out medical attention quickly.

Gluten Allergy Symptoms - You Could Be Allergic And Not Even Know It by Emily Retherford

Why Do I Keep Getting Nasal Polyps?

Question:

I have had nasal polyps several times. These always cause infections and breathing difficulties, which get worse as winter approaches.

Answer:

Polyps are small fleshy growths attached by a stalk to the surface they spring from. They can occur in different parts of the body, including the lining of the nose where, as you say, they affect the respiratory process. The nose is primarily a passage for air to enter the respiratory system. It also functions as an air-conditioning system so that air reaching the alveoli in the lungs (the end branches of the respiratory tree) is the same temperature as the body and has  sufficient moisture so the alveoli don’t become dehydrated and unable to function properly. If the nasal tract is blocked by polyps or other factors (eg, a cold or sinus discharge), this system is affected and the mouth and throat dry up and feel sticky.

The air we inhale must also be filtered to remove particles. Smaller particles - pollen, dust, mites allergens are filtered by microscopic hairs called cilia in the moist mucus that covers the nasal lining. Large particles - sand, sawdust, small insects -are trapped in the chambers behind the nostrils. It's uncertain how nasal polyps are caused, but since they are more common in people who have asthma or rhinitis  (inflammation of the mucus lining of the nose and throat), one possibility is that the mucus lining of the nose is reacting to trapped allergens and particles. The body tries to expel them by producing mucus and sneezing, as in hay fever. If the allergy is chronic, rhinitis develops, with blocked nose and chronic congestion.

This long-term discharge of mucus under the external layer of cells makes the surface inflate like a water bed. As the trapped fluid grows, it forms polyps, which are tiny fluid-filled balloons. Although polyps are benign grounds (ie, not carcinogenic), they are annoying and can, as in your case, worsen in winter or  during the hayfever season. Once formed they generally wont shrink unless treated.

Breathing through your nose is important for general wellbeing. It's thought that the electromagnetic wave created by the to-and from passage of air molecules tones up the pituitary-hypothalamic area of the brain above the back of the nasal passage. This controls the body's hormonal and immune functions, so a blocked nose makes you fed tired and unable to concentrate.

If polyps can't be seen by the naked eye, a doctor may ask for a nasal endoscopy (when a viewing instrument is inserted into the nasal tract) and/or a CT scan. The most common medical treatment is a corticosteroid spray, which shrinks the polyps over several weeks. Larger polyps may be removed by an endoscopic procedure, followed by a steroid spray or a course of oral corticosteroids.

I suggest the following

Diet

* Reduce mucus production by avoiding cheese, milk yoghurt, ice cream, ice cubes, chilled drinks, yeast-containing foods, coffee, alcohol, mushrooms, spicy foods and excess sugar.

* Take one teaspoon of freshly juiced root ginger with a little manuka honey, once daily for a month, to help dry mucus and reduce allergic reactions.

Treatments

* Sinus Oil : Put two drop in each nostril and try to sniff it up; this helps to decongest, the nasal tract and sinuses. Do this daily for two months.

* Lauq sepistan: half a teaspoonful twice daily for one month; alternatively, take Peppermint and Pipali Formula : four daily for three months  to help dry up the excess mucus.

Nasal douching

*Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a neti pot filled with lukewarm water. Breathing gently through your mouth, tilt your head to the left, insert the nozzle into the right nostril and slowly pour in the water, which will trickle down the right nostril and pour out of the left. When half the pot is empty, stop and tilt the head to the other side, repeating the routine. With large polyps, the water may not come out smoothly, but twin improve as you do this daily for two months. Blow your nose afterwards to dry the nostrils and practise a cleansing breath exercise: sit or sand comfortably, close your mouth and look straight ahead. Inhale fully through your nose, then exhale quickly, snapping your stomach in. Pause briefly, then inhale slowly. Repeat 25 times.

Why Do I Keep Getting Nasal Polyps? by Dr Mosaraf Ali

Sinusitis Symptoms: Sinus Infection Signs & Treatment

Sinus is a condition consisting of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may occur result of infection, from bacterial, fungal, viral, allergic or autoimmune issues. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head. Sinus infection person also face the problem like a cough, a fever, bad breath and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions. Sinus is also caused due to colds, air pollutants (allergens), extreme climatic conditions, weak immune system, stress, dehydration, excess smoking, injury of the nasal bones and dental infection.

Sinus infection is further classified into acute, sub acute and chronic, depending upon the duration of the condition. Acute (sudden) sinusitis lasts for less than 4 weeks, sub-acute for about 4-6 weeks, and chronic (long-term) sinusitis, as the name suggests, usually lasts for more than 12 weeks. Other signs include thick yellow or greenish nasal discharge, cough, fever, bad breath, and pain in the upper jaw, fatigue, sore throat, problem in breathing through the nose, loss of smell and very rarely, a burning sensation in the eyes. In severe cases, sinus infection may lead to osteomyelitis, brain infection and meningitis.

Humans have four pair of these cavities each referred to as the:

The maxillary sinuses are in each cheekbone.
The frontal sinuses are on either side of your forehead, above your eyes.
The smaller ethmoid sinuses are behind the bridge of your nose, between your eyes.
The sphenoid sinuses are between the upper part of your nose and behind your eyes.

Sinusitis Symptoms

• pain and pressure in your face, which is worse when you lean forwards
• a blocked nose with green or yellow mucus, which can drain down the back of your nose into your throat and may cause a sore throat and cough
• a headache when you wake in the morning
• a fever
• earache
• toothache or pain in your upper jaw
• Frontal sinusitis can cause pain just above your eyebrows, and your forehead may be tender to touch.
• Maxillary sinusitis can cause your upper jaw, teeth and cheeks to ache and may be mistaken for toothache.
• Ethmoid sinusitis can cause pain around your eyes and the sides of your nose.
• Sphenoid sinusitis can cause pain around your eyes, at the top of your head or in your temples. You may also have earache and neck pain.

Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) treatment

1. Drink hot liquids. One of the best ways to unclog sinuses is to drink hot tea -- black, green, herbal or decaffeinated, it doesn't matter -- or hot chicken soup throughout the day. Drink enough so that your urine turns light in color. These hot liquids help moisturize your mucous membranes, speeding up the movement of your cilia and thus washing mucus out of your sinuses more quickly. Sorry, java lovers, but hot coffee isn't nearly as effective.
2. Apply warm compresses to your face. Do these three times a day for five minutes. A small towel soaked in warm water, then placed over your face below and between the eyes, will help increase the circulation in your sinuses, which will also help speed up the movement of your cilia.
3. Irrigate your sinuses. For 3,000 years, yoga practitioners have kept their sinuses healthy through the practice of sniffing a saltwater solution rapidly in and out of their nose at low pressure. Caution: Don't try this unless you have been taught how to do it.
4. Clear your sinuses with aromatherapy. To help open up congested nasal passages and sinuses, drop some eucalyptus or menthol oil into a bowl of hot water, then breathe the vapors -- or simply open up a jar of either and inhale the fumes directly.
5. Dustproof your bedroom. Dust and dust mites can wreak havoc on your mucous membranes, especially when you're asleep and your cilia are at rest.

Sinusitis Symptoms: Sinus Infection Signs & Treatment by melanie4d00

Gassy After Eating Anything - Have Gas And Bloating After Every Meal?

Do you frequently find that you have gas and bloating after every meal? If so then there is a very likely chance that the cause is a problem with your digestive system that needs correcting. This problem is known as a prevalent fungus that lives in an estimated 90 of the population. It's called candida albicans and it can cause a lot more than just gas and bloating after eating food as I'll explain. I'll explain some natural cures for gas and bloating and then how this fungus may be the real reason you're experiencing these chronic issues.

First 2 quick natural cures for Gas and Bloating

#1. Probiotics - If you haven't tried these before, then now is the time. These beneficial bacteria are a major reason for gas and bloating, more specifically a lack of them is the cause. You see whenever you take an anti-biotic or a drug of some kind it has a very high likelihood of destroying most of these good bacteria. Over time a large portion of these bacteria can become killed off, this leaves room for bad bacteria and fungus such as candida to spread.

#2. Digestive Enzymes - Very often over the course of eating a very processed and toxic diet the body will begin to deplete its ability to produce digestive enzymes. These enzymes can be of a huge help to those suffering from gas and bloating, however they themselves are not the cure. In many cases the overgrowth of candida in the body will actually reduce your bodies production of enzymes. This being just one of many ways in which candida is involved in weakening digestive processes in the body.

The solution to eliminating digestive problems of all kinds once and for all in an effective diet and cleanse targeted to eliminating candida and all the other contributing factors that allow for candida to destroy a healthy body. Not only does candida negatively affect digestion but also affects moods and has been linked as the main cause of ADD/ADHD and something called brain fog where it seems like concentration is always impaired. If that wasn't bad enough it is also a common cause of allergies and even asthma. There is a list of over 100 potential symptoms caused by candida. The best solution is to take a candida test and determine if you are at risk.

Gassy After Eating Anything - Have Gas And Bloating After Every Meal? by Ryan Shea