Nasal and Sinus Allergy Care

Allergy symptoms can be bad enough on their own, but they can also cause problems with your sinuses, making you feel even worse.

What Are Sinuses?

Sinuses are air-filled spaces in your skull, located behind your forehead, cheeks, and eyes. They are connected to your nose and help produce mucus that keeps your nasal passages moist and traps dust and germs.

How Do Allergies Affect Your Sinuses?

When you have allergies, your body overreacts to things like pollen, dust, mold, or pet dander. This causes your nasal passages to swell and become inflamed, a condition known as allergic rhinitis.

Problems in the Sinuses

The swelling and inflammation from allergies can also affect your sinuses in several ways:

• Blocked Sinuses: Swollen tissues can block the openings that connect your sinuses to your nose. This traps mucus and air inside the sinuses.
• Mucus Build-Up: When mucus is trapped, it can lead to infections because bacteria and viruses grow easily in the mucus.
• Pain and Pressure: The trapped mucus and air cause pressure, leading to pain in your face, especially around your eyes, forehead, and cheeks.

Symptoms of Sinus Problems from Allergies

If allergies are affecting your sinuses, you might experience:

• Facial Pain and Pressure: Pain around your eyes, forehead, and cheeks.
• Nasal Congestion: A stuffy nose making it hard to breathe.
• Thick Nasal Discharge: Mucus that might be yellow or green.
• Reduced Sense of Smell and Taste: Difficulty smelling and tasting.
• Postnasal Drip: Mucus draining down the back of your throat, causing a cough.

How to Manage Sinus Problems Caused by Allergies

To prevent sinus problems from allergies, you can:

• Take Allergy Medications: Antihistamines, nasal sprays, and decongestants can reduce swelling.
• Try Immunotherapy: Allergy shots or tablets can help your body become less sensitive to allergens over time.
• Use Nasal Rinses: Rinsing your nasal passages with saline can help clear mucus.
• Reduce Allergen Exposure: Keep windows closed during high pollen times, use air purifiers, and keep your home clean.

If you're having serious sinus problems due to allergies, seeing a specialist can help. Our ENT Hospital offers allergy testing and personalized treatment plans to help manage both your allergy and sinus issues effectively.