Did you ever trust a school nurse before? I did when she diagnosed my symptoms as a cold. Whatever the school nurse told me, I believed in. In fact, I didn’t even tell my parents until sometime later. I was the type of kid that would be wiping my nose and sniffling all day.
At the age of 10, I was still having the same symptoms and I didn’t believe what the nurse had told me. How could I be sneezing and wiping my nasal drip for so long?” So I decided to drop by the nurses office (it was a different nurse). This other school nurse confirmed that I was having symptoms of allergies.
I asked my parents when I got home for allergy medicine. They had never even taken it before. My parents bough the allergy medication. Unfortunately it caused drowsiness. I could remember being so sleepy during class time. My teacher set me aside one day and actually accused me of taking illegal drugs. That was all because of the drowsy antis histamine I was taking.
That was the start of my sinus problems. There are 2 kinds of sinus infection and they have symptoms that are similar to, or could be aggravated by allergies. Acute and chronic are the 2 types.
Here’s a list of the symptoms
Acute Sinusitis Symptoms
* Mucus drainage down the back of the throat
* Fever is common
* Nasal congestion
* Pain behind the eyes
* Facial pain or soreness
* Pressure around the sinus cavities
* Nasal discharge
* Vision problems
* Headaches
Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms
* Pain below the eyes
* Pressure across or above your nasal passages
* Chronic sore throat
* Toothaches
* Prolonged headaches
* Chronic nasal discharge
* Bad breath
* Prolonged facial pain
How Long Will I Have These Sinus Problems?
As you can see, these symptoms have some similarities. The main difference is how long they occur and the severity of the symptoms. Acute sinus infections can last for several weeks. Chronic sinus infections can last for months.
Is There Anyway to Get Rid of My Sinus Infection?
You might want to try out an natural remedy or an over the counter treatment. You should see a doctor (naturopathic or not) for professional advice. I’m sure that you wouldn’t want these medications to react with other things that you may be taking.
Mike Herrington is a nutritionist that provides information on the symptoms of sinus infection and more. For a limited time, you can claim the “Natural Relief Method” e-Book absolutely free at http://AllergyandAsthmaTreatment.com
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