What is a "sinus problem"?

Sinus problems relate to nose and breathing difficulties with the nasal passages. Eg; flu, hayfever etc.

Sinuses are hollow air spaces in the bones between your eyes. Behimd your cheekbone too and forehead. They produce mucas that protects against allergens and pollution. Sinus problems would mean if you have blockage in those areas and it causes pain. headaches,. narrow sinuses can cause more blockage. things you are sensitive too can mess with your sinusses too.. like the enviroment and foods you eat. You can feel the pressure behind your eyes and nose and forhead and cheekbones when you have sinus problems

I myself have had several sinus problems and surgerys, mostly due to infection an inflammation and the sinus’s become blocked and no longer can drain properly causing bacteria to multiply and cause infection. However the defintion of sinus is hollow cavities within the cheek bones around the eyes and behind the nose. The sinus cavities warm, moisten, and filter the air that we breathe; they also take the weight off the skull and insulate it. There are four pairs of sinuses: the frontal sinuses, located in the forehead; the maxillary sinuses, located behind the cheek bones; the ethmoid sinuses, located between the eyes; and the sphenoid sinuses, located behind the eyes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria and open easily, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate.

Hope this helps somewhat.

it does help:) my dad has trouble breathing ..does that mean i can check the box next to sinus problems?

thanxs

is it only through his nose he has trouble breathing? or is it both the nose and mouth? if its just the nose then yes check that box if its both then its not sinuses maybe asthma or somethin else

Well I would love to say yes however I am no doctor. So my best advice is to go see a sinus doctor or ask a regular doctor to check on him to see if it is sinus’s or sometihng worst. Just keep in mind you can ask the doctor or nurse for more help.