Chronic sinusitis can be triggered by allergies, bacterial infection or environmental pollution. It can also be cause due to abnormally narrow sinus passages. It lasts for more than 8 weeks.

Antibiotics are a must to reduce sinusitis congestion. One should also reduce intake of dairy products and red meat. Taking the steam with a bit of lavender and eucalyptus oil put in the water, will help relieve the stuck mucous.

It is best to resort to using over the counter medications like a decongestant, anti allergic and oral corticosteroids. Chronic cases may require surgical treatment. For immediate relief it is best to place hot, moist towels on the face to reduce congestion.

Sinusitis is not contagious. Even when it is either in the acute or chronic form, it cannot be contagious. However it leads one to attract the common cold or allergy.

Sinusitis causes blockage in the sinuses, which leads to congestion. The congestion can cause breathing problems and loss of sleep. It can also lead to nausea.

Sinuses are the spaces between the bones in the face through which air passes and mucus drains into nose. A swelling of the same is called sinusitis. The swelling creates a blockage. It can be painful.