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  1. Acute sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 29, 2023 · Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked and stuffy (congested) nose, which may block your sinuses and prevent drainage …

  2. Chronic sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Read about possible causes of lasting sinus troubles, treatments and how to prevent these problems.

  3. What’s causing your sinus trouble? - Mayo Clinic Press

    Sep 9, 2025 · What causes sinus congestion? Your sinuses make mucus, which flows into your nasal passages to clean and moisturize them. Little hairs called cilia line the inside of your sinuses. These …

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sinusitis and treatment options

    Oct 2, 2022 · Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside your nose — the sinuses — to become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up.

  5. Chronic sinusitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Read about possible causes of lasting sinus troubles, treatments and how to prevent these problems.

  6. Home Remedies: Steps to help relieve sinusitis

    Apr 3, 2019 · This home remedy, called nasal lavage, can help clear your sinuses. If you make your own rinse, use water that's contaminant-free — distilled, sterile, previously boiled and cooled, or filtered …

  7. Is this a normal amount of blood from nose? Over a week now

    Jan 27, 2025 · Like, it's not dripping like what I'd consider a "normal" nosebleed, but comes out all mixed with the really thick mucus. I definitely have a sinus infection, and I'm on antibiotics. But it's …

  8. Acute sinusitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 29, 2023 · They come in liquids, tablets and nasal sprays. Use nasal decongestants for only a few days because they may cause worse stuffiness, known as rebound congestion.

  9. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nasal mucus color — what does it mean?

    Jan 26, 2018 · During a common cold, nasal mucus may start out watery and clear, then become progressively thicker and more opaque, taking on a yellow or green tinge. This coloration is likely due …

  10. Excessive white sinus mucous/no allergies/no sinusitis

    Mar 11, 2024 · After a week, I felt better but had excessive gel like mucous in my sinuses. I was going though a box of Kleenex a day and could not sleep because I was gagging.