Gerd Sinus Problems
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
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Alternative Names
Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute; Sinusitis - chronic; Rhinosinusitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull (behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucus membranes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Usually, mucus is able to...
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Sinusitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the air-filled spaces (sinuses) behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which continues for a long time or keeps... Read more »
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