A sinus infection is caused due to inflammation of the sinuses and the mucous membrane which lines the nasal airways.The anterior area of skull is called the sinus and sinuses are small, air-filled cavities occurring in the sinus bones. Sinuses are located around the eyes, nose, cheeks, and ears, and next to the forehead. They… Continue reading Sinus Infection While Pregnant
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Dry Nasal Passages
Your nasal passage offers a first line of defense in protecting you against infections. Foreign objects and germs will try to attack your body through the nose. But because of the moisture of the mucus in nose, it will try to act like flypaper and trap the microorganisms thus preventing them from entering the body.… Continue reading Dry Nasal Passages
Blood in Snot
The mucus in different parts of your body has different names and snot is used to refer to mucus that is coming from nose. Whenever you have mucus that is reddish brown or tinged red, it is a sign of blood. As blood mixes with the mucus, it gives that red tone. While the presence… Continue reading Blood in Snot