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A sinus infection is a condition that is characterized by inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Sinuses are four pairs of hollow cavities behind the cheekbones and forehead that make up the upper part of the respiratory system from the nose to the throat. When the sinuses are filled with mucus, they harbor bacteria or viruses, giving rise to an infection. A sinus infection is medically referred to as sinusitis, and it may be caused by factors such as exposure to pollutants and tissue irritants, allergies, cigarette smoke, or nasal polyps. The common symptoms of sinus infection...

When it comes to chronic, long-term medical conditions affecting your bones and muscles, fibromyalgia is the second most commonly occurring. It affects some 5 million people in the U.S. alone. However, it’s also a condition that often goes misdiagnosed or undiagnosed due to it being so difficult to identify at the onset of the condition. Estimates actually show that fibromyalgia takes an average of five years to be officially diagnosed. The precise reasoning behind why you develop fibromyalgia is even more elusive and mysterious. Beyond certain factors that may predispose you, medical science can’t provide answers to why you develop...

Despite the ghastly appearance, swollen ankles are not always a cause for concern. In many cases, they could be a result of simply walking or standing in place too long, as your body moves fluid to help with normal joint movements, limiting pain in the process. On the other hand, ankles that stay swollen long after your marathon walking and standing session are over could be a sign of something much more serious, and potentially even life-threatening. Liver and heart problems can sometimes result in an excessive buildup of fluids, which begins at the feet and moves up the legs....

If you sometimes think there’s too much medical information floating around the universe, you’re not alone. Between the medical and pharmaceutical communities, you’re asked to believe that your only hope for getting well is via surgery or drugs that may or may not be compatible with your system. But the following information can change forever the way you deal with your allergic rhinitis diagnosis. Keep reading to learn about safe, sane and sensible ways to relieve your symptoms without putting your body at risk by flooding it with pharmaceuticals. Those manufactured drugs can weaken your immune system and burden you...