When a person says that he has SINUSES, It is similar to saying that she or he has legs, arms or ears. So sinuses are air-filled spaces with in the skull, which are in continuity with the nasal cavity.

However, these sinuses may get inflamed as a result of infection, allergy or abnormal reaction of the body’s immune system, condition clinically known as SINUSITIS.

Therefore people that often reported to be suffering from sinuses are actually suffering from sinusitis – because sinusitis inflames the sinuses…this interferes with the drainage, leading to a build-up of mucus.

It also weakens the lining of the nose and sinuses, allowing bacteria to invade, hence the development of sinusitis. Blocked sinuses create a most environment, making it easier for infection to arise.

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