As the title suggests, I am reproducing part of the article written by Alex Bhaswara below:
[A persistent runny nose and congestion may not be as innocent as it seems. According to the American Journal of Medicine, more than 24 million Americans suffer from sinus infections every year. At some point in their lives, more than 90% of Americans will have a sinus infection. That’s why sinus infection treatment is available in Los Angeles at the Southern California Sinus Institute.
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is often the result of an earlier illness such as an upper respiratory infection or chronic severe allergies. Many people who contract upper respiratory tract infections later suffer from sinusitis. “Upper respiratory tract infections” are a blanket term for illnesses that affect the nose, sinuses, pharynx and larynx. Laryngitis, tonsillitis, and the common cold are all examples of upper respiratory tract infections.
The symptoms of sinus infections include headaches (from pressure in the sinuses), a runny nose, nasal obstruction, fevers, and/or sneezing. Sinus infections fall into three categories: acute, subacute, and chronic. Acute sinus infections last less than four weeks. Subacute sinus infections last from four to eight weeks, and chronic sinus infections usually last for eight weeks or longer. Sinus infections could originate from bacterial, viral, and even fungal causes. In Los Angeles, sinus infections can be triggered by sensitivity to pollution, smoke, and other allergens or irritants.
Most people associate issues like upper respiratory tract infections and sinus infections with cold weather. But even in a warm place like Los Angeles, sinus infections regularly occur. The key to treating a sinus infection is finding the cause of it. Treatments include antibiotics, intranasal steroid sprays, decongestants, and nasal saline rinse treatments. Chronic sinusitis may at times require surgery to properly cure it. When these procedures are necessary, Dr. Cohen at Southern California Sinus Institute is a world-renowned expert in the most up-to-date and minimally invasive treatment options.]
More resources on sinus infections:
1. Is a Sinus Infection Contagious
3. Sinus Infection Home Remedy
