Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection, is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are air-filled cavities in the skull around the nose. It's characterized by symptoms like nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, and a runny or stuffy nose. Sinusitis can be caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, allergies, or other factors that block the sinuses and prevent drainage.

Conditions that worsen sinus congestion include air pollution, nasal anatomy like a deviated septum, cigarette smoke, food intolerances, and mucus-forming foods like dairy and wheat.

How is your sense of smell? Do your nasal breath or mouth breathe? Do you snore? Do your nasal airways feel clear or congested?

Your nose is your first line of defense against airborne pathogens. A moist mucous lining traps and flushes away pollutants, organisms, dust, pollen, and dirt.

Have you lost your sense of smell over the last few years?

Common orthodox treatments and drugs you may have been given can ultimately affect the health of your sinus tissues and overall health, and cause a potential for recurring infections.

Why, after years of taking what is prescribed by doctors or over the counter, have your symptoms gotten worse and continued?

It is because the prescribed drugs cause your tissues to dry out. You need moist tissues in your nose as it is the first line of defense against pathogens to trap them and allow your immune system to secrete its cascade of immune cells to kill, wall off, or carry pathogens out. If your tissues are all dried out, what happens? The role of the wet mucosal lining is to trap pathogens and irritants. Dry tissues are rendered ineffective and lead to a buildup of mucus and debris, causing a feeling of stuffiness and congestion. Additionally, the dryness can irritate the nasal passages, triggering an inflammatory response and further contributing to swelling and congestion.