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COLDS AND COUGHS

HOW COLDS TRIGGER SINUS PROBLEMS

Chest congestion and sinus pressure

Colds are caused by a viral infection. This viral infection can cause nasal congestion, which in turn can lead to sinus congestion. Also, as part of the immune system response, mucus production increases. Now, not only are nasal passages blocked, but also mucus build-up is more rapid.

WHICH SINUSES ARE CAUSING YOUR SINUS PAIN?

Frontal

Frontal

causes forehead pain, headaches

Ethmoid

Ethmoid

causes pain between the eyes, across the nose

Maxillary

Maxillary

causes pain in the cheeks, upper jaw/teeth

Sphenoid

Sphenoid

causes pain behind the eyes, on the top of the scalp, along the back of the head

TIPS FOR COLD AND COUGH RELIEF

Drink fluids.

Drink fluids.

Liquids like water and juice will keep you hydrated. And hot liquids, like tea and soup can help soothe a sore throat.

Moisturize the air.

Moisturize the air.

A humidifier may help ease your congestion and throat discomfort.

Consider taking an allergy medicine, like an antihistamine, and decongestant.

Consider a multi-symptom cold medicine.

These cold medicines can help relieve the congestion, coughing, and aches that accompany the typical cold. A multi-symptom product is also more convenient than taking individual products.