Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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What is chronic sinusitis?

Chronic sinusitis is also called chronic rhinosinusitis. The condition affects adults and children. Thick, discolored mucus from the nose, known as a runny nose. Mucus down the back of the throat, known as postnasal drip. Blocked or stuffy nose, known as congestion. This makes it hard to breathe through the nose.

What is sinusitis & how is it treated?

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. These produce the mucus that nasal passages need to work effectively. Viruses, autoimmune reactions, and allergies are among the causes of sinus inflammation. Sinusitis can be acute or chronic. Although uncomfortable and painful, sinusitis often goes away without medical intervention.

What is sinusitis & rhinitis?

Sinusitis occurs when mucus builds up, and the sinuses become irritated and inflamed. Doctors often refer to sinusitis as rhinosinusitis because inflammation of the sinuses nearly always occurs with rhinitis, which is an inflammation of the nose.

Can a cold cause sinusitis?

It’s usually caused by the common cold, but other viruses, bacteria, fungi and allergies can also cause sinusitis. Sinusitis is an inflammation of your sinuses. It can cause facial pain and a stuffy or runny nose with thick mucus. What is sinusitis (sinus infection)? Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining your sinuses.

What does sinusitis mean?

Sinusitis means inflammation of a sinus. Most episodes of sinusitis are caused by an infection. The cheekbone (maxillary) sinuses are most commonly affected. This means that the infection develops quickly (over a few days) and lasts a short time.

What causes chronic sinusitis?

The following are causes of acute sinusitis that may progress into a chronic sinusitis include: In most cases, acute sinusitis develops from a cold or flu-like illness. Colds and flu are caused by germs called viruses which may spread to the sinuses. The infection may remain viral before clearing, causing a viral sinus infection.

What Is Sinusitis

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3. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/ears-nose-and-throat/sinusitis
4. https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/lungs-breathing/sinusitis
5. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acute-sinusitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351671
6. https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinusitis-and-sinus-infection
7. https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/sinus-infection-symptoms
8. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149941

Sinusitis Information

1. https://patient.info/ears-nose-throat-mouth/acute-sinusitis
2. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/sinusitis/