Sinusitis Nightmare: My Battle with Constant Congestion and Tips to Breathe Easy
Sinusitis Nightmare: My Battle with Constant Congestion and Tips to Breathe Easy Sinusitis Nightmare: My Battle with Constant Congestion and Tips to Breathe Easy In September 2024, at 30, I felt like I was drowning in my own head. My nose was blocked 18 hours a day, I had 5 headaches a week, and my face ached so much I could barely focus for 3 hours daily. A $120 doctor’s visit diagnosed sinusitis , likely from a cold that lingered 10 days. Over 2 weeks, I spent $50 on treatments and tried 4 home remedies to breathe again. Here’s my story, with numbers, tables, and tips to conquer sinus misery and reclaim your life. What Is Sinusitis? The Congested Truth Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, often caused by infections (bacterial, viral) or allergies, blocking mucus drainage. A 2023 study estimates 30 million U.S. cases yearly, with 70% tied to colds or allergies. My symptoms—nasal congestion (18 hours/day), facial pa...