Category: sinus congestion

Why Is My Snot Green? How Deep Are My Sinuses? Fascinating Facts About Mucus, Noses and Sprays

June 8, 2023
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Our noses perform important functions every day of our lives, but we often only notice when disease changes how they work. Our sense of smell works when chemical molecules are sniffed into the nose and make contact with the sense organ called the “olfactory bulb” in the roof of the nasal cavity. The other main…

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Strong Links Found Between Sinus Congestion, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts

December 30, 2022
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Between 1 and 5 percent of the American population suffers from “chronic rhinosinusitis” (CRS), a condition in which the nose and sinuses are inflamed for at least 12 consecutive weeks.  It can result in a plugged nose, facial pain, loss of smell, or nasal mucus—or all of the above. As much as 11.6 percent of U.S….

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Does Green-Yellow Snot Mean You Have a Sinus Infection?

December 26, 2022
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Did you know that green snot doesn’t always mean you have a sinus infection? Choose these strategies to lower your risk of an upper respiratory infection and other strategies to fight one. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The color of your snot, or nasal mucus, offers clues to your health, including a viral or fungal infection. Not all…

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