Sinus or Allergies? Know the Signs to Find the Right Treatment
Perhaps you have some symptoms like congestion, drainage, headache, and others related to these. When deciding how to treat them, it can be hard to distinguish your symptoms between Sinus problems and Allergies, as many of the symptoms tend to overlap. For a complete and accurate diagnosis, you need to seek advice from a healthcare provider, but in this blog, we will go over some of the symptoms characteristic to each of these categories, which can help guide your treatment with over-the-counter remedies.
Sinus Problems:
Facial pain or pressure: Sinus problems often cause discomfort or aching sensations in the face, particularly around the cheeks, forehead, or eyes.
Thick nasal discharge: Sinus issues can produce thick, discolored nasal discharge that may be yellow or green.
Reduced sense of smell: Sinusitis or sinus congestion can lead to a decreased ability to detect smells.
Headache: Sinus headaches are commonly associated with sinus problems and are often felt in the forehead or around the eyes.
Tooth pain: Sinus issues can sometimes cause referred pain in the upper teeth, leading to the mistaken perception of dental problems.
Allergies:
Itchy, watery eyes: Allergies often cause itching and watering of the eyes, which may be absent or less prominent in sinus problems.
Sneezing: Frequent and repetitive sneezing is more characteristic of allergic rhinitis.
Seasonal patterns: Allergies are often seasonal, with symptoms occurring during specific times of the year when specific allergens, such as pollen, are prevalent. Sinus problems may not have distinct seasonal patterns.
Trigger exposure: Allergic reactions are typically triggered by exposure to specific allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. If symptoms consistently occur after exposure to certain triggers, allergies may be more likely.
Itchy nose, throat, or ears: Itching sensations in the nose, throat, or ears are common allergic symptoms that may not be prominent in sinus problems.
The symptoms above are not a definitive guide, and again, many of the overall symptoms overlap, but hopefully, you can use these general characteristics to help decide how to go about treating your symptoms!
Additionally, you can learn more about sinus and allergy self-care in our blog post: "The pillars of good sinus and allergy self-care" or "Happy Gut for the Holidays: Tips for Seasonal Digestive Wellness"
Lori Atkins
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