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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Acute Sinusitis

Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Chronic

Definition

Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the air-filled spaces (sinuses) behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which continues for a long time or keeps coming back.

See also: Sinusitis


Alternative Names

Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The sinuses are openings in the bones around the nose. Four pairs of sinuses connect to small openings in the nose area. Normally, air passes in and out of the sin...

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Health Guide

Sinusitis
......smell Fatigue and generally not feeling well Symptoms of chronic sinusitis are the same as acute sinusitis, but tend to be milder and last longer than 8 weeks. Signs and tests ... Read more »
Sinuses X-ray
...may be performed include: Meningitis Orbital cellulitis Acute sinusitis Chronic sinusitis Read more »
Sinusitis
Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute Prevention The best way to prevent sinusitis is to avoid or quickly treat flus and colds: ... Read more »
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Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
......younger. Parents should talk with their childs pediatrician for advice on treating cough.Antibiotics for Acute SinusitisOverview on Antibiotics and Their Overuse. Sinusitis is the fifth most... Read more »

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