If you have ongoing problems with nasal mucus and sinus congestion, then it is possible that bacteria can become lodged in your sinuses and develop into a sinus infection. Symptoms of a sinus infections include prolonged sinus pressure, congestion, pain, or a headache for more than seven days. If you develop a fever, you may have a sinus infection. If the mucus changes to a greenish or yellowish color instead of clear or develops an odor, then you may have bacteria growing in your sinus passages leading to a sinus infection. When your sinuses get blocked with congestion, the mucus, and bacteria that is normally produced gets trapped. If the congestion and pressure are not relieved, the trapped bacteria can lead to a sinus infection. You may also get a viral sinus infection if the congestion and pressure were caused by a cold or the flu. Antibiotics are ineffective if the infection is due to a virus. If you have a cold or flu virus, treat with zinc, vitamin C, and/or pseudoephedrine. If your doctor determines that you have developed a bacterial sinus infection, antibiotics may be prescribed for you. Be sure you take them exactly as prescribed and for the full duration of the prescription. Even if you start to feel better quickly, finish the prescription as prescribed. Not doing so may result in resistive strains of bacteria. It is also beneficial as the bacteria can still be lingering in your sinus passages. Be aware that some doctors may prescribe antibiotics before receiving test results that identify the actual cause of infection. You may ask for a culture to be taken to be sure the correct antibiotic is prescribed. If the symptoms persist even after you have finished the course of antibiotics, let your doctor know. You may need another course or a different antibiotic. Talk to your doctor about allergy testing or other preventive measures if this happens to you frequently. Some situations of excessive mucus production seem to go on and on, no matter what treatments you try. If you have persistent problems with rhinitis, or continued and excessive mucus production, talk to your doctor. You may need to undergo a series of tests to determine if you are allergic to things you come into contact with in your home or workplace. Plus, you may have developed a nasal polyp or other structural change in your sinuses that is contributing to your lingering problem. The most common structural abnormality that causes excessive mucus is the development of nasal polyps. Nasal polyps can develop over time. Small polyps most often go unnoticed and cause no problems. Larger polyps can block the airflow through your sinus passages, and cause irritation that leads to excessive mucus production. Other structural abnormalities are possible, such as deviated septum, and enlarged adenoids, but they do not usually cause excessive production of mucus. Injury to the nose or surrounding area can also result in structural abnormalities, and can sometimes have related symptoms like mucus production. Talk to your doctor if you have had a recent injury to your facial area or nose.
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One-sentence summary -- See your doctor if you have signs of an infection. Watch for changes in the mucus. Take antibiotics as prescribed. Seek medical help for persistent problems. Ask about structural abnormalities.

The heat will open up the cuticles, allowing more of the dye to be stripped out. Thoroughly saturate your hair, in either the shower or over the sink. The shampoo should be used immediately after you undergo your unsatisfactory coloring, and should strip some of the new color from your hair. Squeeze a dime-sized amount (or as much as is recommended by the product's instructions) into your palm, and rub it into the dyed, wet hair. While you shouldn't be rough with it, more effort should be exerted than a usual shampoo session's "gentle massage." There are myriad, appropriate brands available to purchase wherever you normally get shampoo. Just make sure the clarifying shampoo you select is non-color safe. After scrubbing your hair with the clarifying shampoo, you'll want to mitigate the harsh cleansing effect on your hair by moisturizing it. Condition liberally: squeeze a quarter-sized amount into your hands, massage it into your hair from root to tip, then rinse it out. When possible, it's advised that you wait a few days to allow your hair time to recuperate from the chemical processes used to dye it before attempting to scrub out the dye. If it has to come out as soon as possible, though, ensure you offset the damage as much as possible with conditioning.
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One-sentence summary -- Rinse your hair with hot water. Wash with a non-color-safe clarifying shampoo. Condition afterward.

Arrange the rocks into a loose open pattern. Direct one water jet, like the filter exhaust, along one side of the tank. Aim it slightly inward so that the water spins in a slow vortex. Add a power head as necessary. Water should be moving through the entire aquarium so the live rock and sand can filter it biologically. This keeps biological material from building up, and it keeps food suspended so the fish will have plenty of time to consume it. Saltwater fish, unlike freshwater fish, are generally used to keeping position in waves and are not upset by vigorous water movement. This removes undesirable material, including suspended algae, from the water so it does not dirty the water as it rots. While replacing a mechanical-filter cartridge more often might also be a good idea, a big protein skimmer is perhaps even more effective in removing organic sludge. Adding the skimmer air line will change the water level in the skimmer. Be prepared to adjust the skimmer so the water doesn't rise too high and spill out of the aquarium. The size of the skimmer will vary depending on the size of your tank. For example, a 60 gallon (227.1L) skimmer will work on a 29 gallon (109.8L) nano-reef. A magnet cleaner has two parts, one piece on the inside of the tank and one on the outside of the glass. As you move the outside piece, the inside piece moves and cleans the glass. This tool will allow you to do quick daily glass cleaning without putting your arm in your tank. This works best if the lights are not extremely bright so the glass will have little coralline algae on it. This will greatly reduces the risk of heater breakage. Heater capacity should be on the low side because the lights and pumps create some heat. Low temperatures from a cold house or insufficient heater capacity are less likely to kill the fish than excessive temperatures from a powerful heater.
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Use a circulator to move the water vigorously throughout the tank. Put a protein skimmer on your tank. Clean the glass with a magnetic cleaner from the outside. Buy a heater that has a solid, plastic body.