Blocked Sinus
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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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Sinusitis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesBacteria are the most common direct cause of acute sinusitis. (Other organisms might be the infecting cause in less common cases.) The ability... Read more »
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