Avoid by keeping pets outdoors and especially out of bedrooms, off furniture, rugs and mattresses. Bathe pets weekly if possible. Perfumes, dyes, chemicals glues, cleaning agents, paints, and insecticides can give off strong irritating odors. Avoid by staying out of freshly painted rooms and off of new carpets, wearing a protective mask when working with irritating agens, and ventilating any room in which you are using chemical agents. Back to Top Sinus Problems Allergies can cause sinus problems.
Allergies cause inflammation and blockage of the sinus openings that normally allow drainage.
The blocked fluid in the sinuses can become infected, leading to sinusitis. Often your doctor can diagnose sinusitis by the history of your illness and an examination. Antibiotics, decongestants, and treatment to help drainage are ususally prescribed to treat sinusitis.