Blocked Sinuses

Sinus blockage usually occurs when there is an obstruction in the sinus openings, preventing air from entering the paranasal sinuses. We have four pairs of sinus cavities that assist in warming and filtering air that enters the nasal passages. Each of these cavities have a small opening called ostium attached to the nasal passages for free exchange of air and mucus.

When excess mucus or thick infected mucus blocks these small openings (ostium), it irritates the linings in the nasal passages.

The mucus lining contains cilia (cells with fines hairs), responsible for sweeping mucus from the sinus cavities down the nasal passages for proper drainage. When the cilia become irritated by harmful bacteria, it becomes dysfunctional and allow infected mucus to stagnate inside the sinus cavity causing an irritation of the nasal linings. This irritation results in the swelling of the membranes and causes a blockage in the sinuses.

What are risks related to blocked sinuses?

Blockage of sinus passages can cause quite a lot of sinus complications that can affect the general well-being of a person. These complications include:

• Sinus pressure which causes intense pain during a 'sinus attack'
• Sinus headaches
• General sinus discomfort

It is important to relieve the blockage in your sinuses in order to prevent other complications.

Our website covers this subject quite extensively. Click below to discover more about your sinuses and how to get relief from any sinus disorder.

• Homeopathic natural remedies to permanently relieve blocked sinuses.
• Causes of Sinus Problems.
• What is sinus?
• Sinus Headaches.