Sinus Infection

Ever had a sinus infection??? Do all that you can to avoid it. I had one about a year ago and it was torture and I think i feel another one coming on. Unless you enjoy the wonderful symptoms that the immune system causes as an alert that there is something wrong or infected. These symptoms include headache,cough,inflammation of the sinuses, and nasal congestion.

There are 4 main sinuses within the skull...

1)Frontal sinuses are located in the forehead.
2)Ethmoid sinuses which are located between the eyes.
3)Sphenoid sinuses located behind the eyes.
4)Maxillary sinuses which are located behind the cheek bones

These sinuses are cavities filled with air that aid in the protection against bacteria and viruses.
" If the normal defenses are disrupted, they may allow bacteria normally present in the nasal passages to enter any of the sinuses. Once there, the bacteria may stick to the lining cells and cause a sinus infection."
eMedicineHealth2010,http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sinus_infection/glossary_em.htm#

As you observer the photos below you will be able to see each of the sinuses and through the nose and mouth that they are easily infected with bacteria and how they may cause pain or other symptoms in designated areas.




For more information and to observe a slide show visit this link!
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/slideshow_sinusitis/article_em.htm