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Do you suffer from sinus drainage, post nasal drip or other sinus issues? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience symptoms ranging from the annoyance and discomfort of sinus drainage to the throbbing pain of a blocked sinus. But what causes sinus problems, and how can you prevent them from getting out of hand? 

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The Role of the Sinuses

To understand sinus drainage, it is important to first learn about your sinuses and their role in your health.

The sinuses are air spaces behind the bones of the upper face, between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose, and cheeks. The sinuses are covered with a mucus layer and cells that contain little hairs on their surfaces called cilia. These help trap and push out bacteria and pollutants.

Each sinus has an opening that allows mucous to drain—this drainage is essential to keeping your sinuses working well and you healthy. Anything that obstructs that flow may cause a buildup of mucus in the sinuses and trigger symptoms that range from minor to severe.

Experts agree that healthy sinuses are a key to a good quality of life and that unhealthy sinuses may cause some unwanted complications.

Sinus Drainage Defined

Sinuses are the cavities around the nasal passages. Sinus drainage releases mucus around the nasal passages down the back of the throat. Symptoms include:

Cough
Bad breath
Sore throat
Runny nose
Stuffy nose

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Various causes of increased sinus drainage include allergies, viral or bacterial infections, sinusitis, dehydration, cold, and flu. Sometimes the passages become blocked or fail to let the sinuses drain effectively.

Sinus drainage is also commonly known as postnasal drip. Its symptoms include cough, bad breath, headache, runny or stuffy nose, and facial pressure.

If the problem is not very severe and an underlying condition is not present, home remedies may help. Sipping hot soup, taking a hot bath, breathing in steam, and using a dehumidifier may help.

Sinus Drainage Facts

Some research evidence suggests that stomach acid reflux in the esophagus (food pipe) can also trigger excess mucus production in the airways. It is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux. GERD can cause postnasal drip.

OTC antacids (medicines that counteract stomach acid to treat indigestion), such as Prilosec (omeprazole), can help improve the post-nasal drip symptoms caused by GERD.

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Have questions, concerns, or ready to take the next step towards better sinus health? Our team is here to assist you. Reach out to us and let us guide you on your journey to a clearer, healthier life.

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