Sinusoothe

A sinus allergy is an immune system disorder where the body over reacts to harmless substances in the environment such as pollen, dust, mold, danders and food. Allergy producing substances are called allergens.

Acute sinusitis, also called acute rhinosinusitis does not last for more than 12 weeks and is inflammation of the sinuses due to a sinus infection.

Chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis lasts longer than twelve weeks or keeps recurring and people have been known to suffer from it for over fifty years. It is inflammation of the sinuses due to a sinus infection and it can really have an adverse effect on the quality of people lives.

Rhinitis is the medical term given to a runny or stuffy nose that won't get better or the symptoms come back repeatedly. Non-allergic rhinitis is not seasonal or caused by allergies and sufferers experience it all year round.

Nasal spray addiction (Rhinitis Medicamentosa) is the term used to describe the dependency on over the counter decongestant nasal sprays due to them causing rebound congestion (congestion worse than before the nasal spray was used).