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Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses, which can be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or swelling of the lining of the sinuses.
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Symptoms may include a blocked or stuffy (congested) nose, difficulty breathing through the nose, pain and swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead.
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It can also cause fever, headaches, a poor sense of smell, sore throat, a feeling that phlegm is oozing out from the back of the nose to the throat, and frequent attacks of cough.
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Treatment for sinusitis depends on the cause, but antibiotics, decongestants, and antivirals can help reduce the symptoms.
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Chronic sinusitis can be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or swelling of the lining of your sinuses. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked or stuffy (congested) nose that causes difficulty breathing through your nose, and pain and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead.
Chronic sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Sinusitis is an inflammation , or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses . Sinuses are hollow spaces within the bones between your eyes , behind your cheekbones, and in your forehead. They make mucus, which keeps the inside of your nose moist. That, in turn, helps protect against dust, allergens, and pollutants.
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis): Symptoms, Causes, Duration ... - WebMD
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Sinusitis is present when the tissue lining the sinuses become swollen or inflamed. It occurs as the result of an inflammatory reaction or an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus.
The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull. They are located behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes.
Sinusitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause them to get blocked and filled with fluid, usually caused by colds or allergies. It can be contagious, but people with nasal allergies, nasal polyps, asthma, and abnormal nose structures are more likely to get sinusitis. Treatment for sinusitis depends on the cause, but antibiotics, decongestants, and antivirals can help reduce the symptoms.
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis): Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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Sinusitis is a common condition in which the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed. It's usually caused by a viral infection and often improves within two or three weeks. The…
Sinusitis | NHS inform
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Sinusitis is an infection of the lining of the sinuses near the nose. These infections most often happen after a cold or after an allergy flare-up. There are 4 types:…
Sinusitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Sinusitis means your sinuses are inflamed. The cause can be an infection or another problem. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus,…
Sinusitis | Sinus infection Symptoms - MedlinePlus
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Sinusitis (or rhinosinusitis) is defined as an inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the paranasal sinuses and is classified chronologically into several categories: Acute sinusitis – A new infection…
Sinusitis - Wikipedia
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