Sinuses are air-filled spaces inside your skull that connect to your nose.
They are part of the Paranasal sinuses system.
🫁 What sinuses do
Sinuses are not just empty spaces—they have important functions:
💨 1. Help you breathe better
- They make your skull lighter
- Help air flow through your nose
🗣️ 2. Improve your voice
- Act like echo chambers
- Help give your voice its tone
💧 3. Produce mucus
- Trap dust, germs, and allergens
- Keep your nasal passages moist
🛡️ 4. Protect your body
- Filter out particles before they reach your lungs
🤧 What is sinusitis?
When sinuses get blocked or infected, it’s called:
Sinusitis
Common symptoms:
- Nasal congestion
- Facial pressure or pain
- Headache
- Thick mucus
- Reduced sense of smell
🧠 Why sinuses get blocked
- Colds or flu
- Allergies
- Dust or pollution
- Structural issues in the nose
🧾 Bottom line
Sinuses are air-filled spaces in your skull that help you breathe, speak, and protect your nasal system. When they become inflamed, they cause sinusitis, which leads to congestion and facial pain.
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