Sinusitis Treatment and Symptoms Acute sinusitis; Chronic sinusitis
Sinusitis is inflammation, either bacterial, viral, allergic or autoimmune, of the paranasal sinuses.
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Signs and symptoms
... Chronic sinusitis is not typically accompanied by fever. You may have chronic sinusitis if you have two or more of these major signs and symptoms: Pressure-like pain on your forehead, temples, cheeks,...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Your sinuses are hollow spaces within the bones of your face, behind and above your nose. They humidify and warm the air you breathe, aid your sense of smell, and improve the sound of your voice. They...
Source: MayoClinic
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Prevention
... You can reduce your risk of chronic sinusitis by carefully treating allergies and colds. Work with your doctor to get allergy symptoms under control. He or she may suggest medications or allergy shots...
Source: MayoClinic
Prevention ... Take these steps to reduce your risk of sinusitis: Reduce your risk of upper respiratory infections. Minimize close contact with people who have colds and wash your hands frequently with soap and wate...
Source: MayoClinic
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Treatment
... Treatments for chronic sinusitis include: Corticosteroids. If you have intense inflammation of your sinuses, your doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid. Doctors commonly prescribe nasal corticosteroid...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... These steps may help you lessen the symptoms of chronic sinusitis: Spray a saline solution in your nose several times a day. Avoid bending over with your head down. This can increase the pain. Apply w...
Source: MayoClinic
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Sinusitis
... Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. Normally, sinuses are filled with air. But when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, bacteria can grow and cause a...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Sinusitis and Sinus Headache ... What is a sinus headache? Headache and pain related to sinusitis are referred pains resulting from stimulation of the sensory nerves that supply the sinus cavities. Stimulation of these nerves occurs ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Sinusitis
... An inflammatory process in the paranasal sinuses due to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections or allergic reactions. The sinuses are bony cavities behind, above and at each side of the nose and open...
Source: HealthWorld
Sinus Problems ... Your sinuses are behind your cheekbones and forehead, and around your eyes. Healthy sinuses drain almost a quart of mucus every day. They keep the air you breathe wet. Your sinuses can''t drain right ...
Source: HealthWorld
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Sinusitis Articles
- Sinusitis
... You're coughing and sneezing and tired and achy. You think that you might be getting a cold. Later, when the medicines you've been taking to relieve the symptoms of the common cold are not wor...
Resources
- 20 Questions About Your Sinuses (American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
- Acute Sinusitis (MayoClinic)