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 sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Prevention Using decongestants when you have an upper respiratory infection may reduce... Read more »
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 »
Sinusitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Symptoms Symptoms may last for 3 months or more. Headache (in the... Read more »
Sinusitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Treatment The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and make symptoms go away. ... Read more »
Nasal polyps
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nasal polyps are sac-like growths of inflamed tissue lining the nose (nasal mucosa) or sinuses.See also: SinusitisCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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