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Answer by Lili SmithThe sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull (behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucus membranes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Usually, mucus is able to drain out and air is able to circulate.

When the sinus openings become blocked or too much mucus builds up, bacteria and other germs can grow more easily.

Sinusitis can occur from one of these conditions:

* Small hairs (cilia) in the sinuses, which help move mucus out, do not work properly due to some medical conditions. * Colds and allergies may cause too much mucus to be made or block the opening of the sinuses. * A deviated nasal septum, nasal bone spur, or nasal polyps may block the opening of the sinuses.

Sinusitis can be:

* Acute — symptoms last up to 4 weeks * Sub-acute — symptoms last 4 – 12 weeks * Chronic — symptoms last 3 months or longer

Acute sinusitis is usually caused by a . . . → Read More: How long can a sinus infection possibly last?]]> Question by : How long can a sinus infection possibly last?
I’ve had post-nasal drip for 4 months and I think I have a sinus infection. I went to an allergist and I am not allergic to anything.

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Answer by Lili Smith
The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull (behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucus membranes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Usually, mucus is able to drain out and air is able to circulate.

When the sinus openings become blocked or too much mucus builds up, bacteria and other germs can grow more easily.

Sinusitis can occur from one of these conditions:

* Small hairs (cilia) in the sinuses, which help move mucus out, do not work properly due to some medical conditions.
* Colds and allergies may cause too much mucus to be made or block the opening of the sinuses.
* A deviated nasal septum, nasal bone spur, or nasal polyps may block the opening of the sinuses.

Sinusitis can be:

* Acute — symptoms last up to 4 weeks
* Sub-acute — symptoms last 4 – 12 weeks
* Chronic — symptoms last 3 months or longer

Acute sinusitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection in the sinuses that results from an upper respiratory tract infection. Chronic sinusitis refers to long-term swelling and inflammation of the sinuses that may be caused by bacteria or a fungus.

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Answer by mightymite1957If you think you have a sinus infection, go back to your doctor and find out. People who have allergies do get them. Sometimes, a nasal wash can help avoid the sinus problems, but once you get an infection, you do need the antibiotics.

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but I have all the symptoms of a sinus infection….
also does it make you fatigue?
also SOB?

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Answer by mightymite1957
If you think you have a sinus infection, go back to your doctor and find out. People who have allergies do get them. Sometimes, a nasal wash can help avoid the sinus problems, but once you get an infection, you do need the antibiotics.

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Answer by Kuntal DasYou walking every morning 5am to 6am before sunrise, eating light food, no eating fat foods.

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I’m planning on starting the Dukan Diet tomorrow and continuing for at least a month and doing the 30 day shred (by Jillian Michaels) from early June to late August, I want to lose a little over thirty pounds. Do you think it’ll work? I weigh around 155-160 and I’m 5’3″. I’m athletic but I gained a little bit of weight here in my first year of college. I’m hoping it’ll work! How much weight do you gather I can lose in that time frame? Have you tried either the Dukan Diet or the 30 Day Shred? Thanks!!

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Answer by Kuntal Das
You walking every morning 5am to 6am before sunrise, eating light food, no eating fat foods.

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Answer by ???the only diet that really works is a normal one low in sugars and free of junk food along with regular work out and plenty of rest … o and alcohol in any amount will make any body fat and unhealthy

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Just looking for info on the HCG diet, and possible side effects.

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the only diet that really works is a normal one low in sugars and free of junk food along with regular work out and plenty of rest … o and alcohol in any amount will make any body fat and unhealthy

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