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Symptoms Sinus Infection
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: Symptoms
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Bacterial sinusitis is nearly always harmless (although uncomfortable and sometimes even very painful). If an episode becomes severe, antibiotics... Read more »
Acute Sinusitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Sinuses are air-filled spaces behind the bones of the upper face: between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. The lining... Read more »
Chronic Sinusitis (in Adults)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Chronic sinusitis is a long-term inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are moist air spaces behind the bones of the upper face -... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Treatment ApproachesThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the... Read more »
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