Sinus Drainage Symptoms

We all have sinus drainage on a daily basis. The sinuses secrete a particular amount of mucus that is used to line the nasal passages and keep them clear of any blockages. Sinus drainage may occur in the form of nasal secretion (from the nose), or in the form of post nasal drip (at the back of the throat). While some amount of mucus secretion is normal, an excess of can cause discomfort and show itself in the form of some symptoms.

Symptoms

Sinus drainage may be the result of sinus infections caused by bacteria or viruses, or an allergy. These phenomena inflame the sinuses, thereby increasing the risk of a sinus infection, and also cause a chronic condition in some cases. Usually sinus drainage is meant to provide relief from sinusitis, but an excess results in a lot of discomfort causing the following symptoms.

• One of the symptoms is post nasal drip, where the mucus begins to collect at the back of the throat and may flow into the stomach. In such a case, you may experience congestion of the chest as well as stomach discomfort.
• Another common issue in this condition is cough which is a result of post nasal drip, it is also likely to cause some cough. Because the drainage is going down the back of the throat, it results in itchiness and irritation in the throat, and causes cough so that the throat can be cleared.
• Sore throat is another common symptom, causing trouble talking, swallowing, and sometimes breathing too.
• If you are having sinus drainage it is likely that you will find yourself sneezing a lot. The excess mucus in the sinuses can cause the nose to itch and cause irritation, resulting in a bout of sneezing. In another case, if the condition has been caused due to allergies sneezing may be a symptom or an effect of this allergy.
• If sinus drainage occurs in the form of nasal secretion, then one of the symptoms is going to be a runny nose, which can be cleared upon blowing it. However, it is likely that this may also get uncomfortable after a while, for which you will have to resort to some treatment methods to cure yourself of this condition.
• Sinus drainage is also likely to cause bad breath due to the accumulation of mucus in the sinuses.
• In rare cases will you hear of someone suffering from sinus drainage and nausea. More often than not this condition will cause headaches, and if the headache becomes severe it may result in feelings of nausea and vomiting. Nausea is an uncommon symptom but may occur in some nonetheless. Usually the feeling of nausea goes away when the sinuses are cleared.

In most cases, these remedies will take care of the symptoms, after which you will be able to breathe freely. However, if you don't find any improvement in your condition it is advisable to visit a doctor and get yourself appropriate medication to cure your condition rather than keep suffering the wrath of sinus drainage.

Disclaimer: This Buzzle article is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.