Many things can irritate the sinuses and set off the production of an excessive amount of mucus. For example:
An allergic reaction to such things as: house and outside dust pollens smog house and work place chemicals animal dander Viruses Bacteria
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The nasal and sinus membranes produce the extra mucus in order to wash off the intruding irritant. But sometimes this reaction is accompanied by a swelling of the sinus membranes, thereby blocking the ostia--the small openings at the end of the sinus cavities which allow the mucus to drain into the nasal cavity. When this occurs pressure begins to build up in the sinus cavity. Unless drained within a day or two the mucus can infect and a sinus infection easily develop. Yellow mucus could then trail right behind. The best approach to handle that unwanted sequence of events is to nip it in the bud. This is what I mean:
At the first sign of an allergic reaction stay away from the source of the allergen. If you cannot, then: drink as much water as possible to keep mucus thin and flowing take extra vitamin C can help lessen an allergic reaction take an antihistamine remembering that they can make you drowsy After you have removed yourself from the allergen source area drink extra water to help mucus drain. If the reaction lingers on do some or all three things mentioned above Rest, relax as much as possible
If pressure cannot be dealt with at the very onset you can still do the protocol under item 1 except, possibly, the taking of the antihistamine, if pressure has built up. I would, instead, do sinus acupressure to drain the sinuses. In most cases the latter procedure can have the sinus cleared in a few minutes--without drug medication and their side effects. There are OTC medications which can drain the sinuses, but again you will nearly always have some side effects and the cost of the medication.
Yellow mucus can be a sign of a sinus infection, especially if the color is dark yellow. A light one can sometimes be an indication of very low moisture in the air. And, as we have seen, yellow mucus attributable to a sinus infection could also automatically be nipped in the bud at the time the sinus pressure is; by following a simple protocol as the one outlined, above. It should be remembered, however, that yellow mucus, when accompanied by other signs or symptoms, can be indicative of other health conditions besides a sinus infection.
Don't let sinus pressure get out of hand and develop into a sinus infection. Some simple steps taken early on can prevent an unwanted sinus infection and its even less desirable underling, yellow mucus.
The Sinus Pressure-Yellow Mucus Connection and How to Get Rid of It PRESSURE SORES
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