Sinus Ailments

Sinus inflammation is a common but uncomfortable condition which can lead to a variety of symptoms. The condition can be classified in a number of ways based on the length of time and the location of the inflammation. Serious cases of sinusitis should be dealt with immediately. Consult a doctor for more details.Length of Inflammation

  • Acute Less than four weeks
  • Subacute Four to eight weeks
  • Chronic Eight weeks or longer

Location

  • Maxillary sinuses Under the eyes; the largest sinuses
  • Frontal sinuses Above the eyes behind the frontal bone of the forehead
  • Ethmoid sinuses Air cells between the nose and eyes
  • Sphenoid sinuses Located in sphenoid bone at center of skull base

Symptoms

  • Headache
  • Stuffy/runny nose
  • Fever
  • Coughing

Treatment

  • Nasal sprays
  • Antibiotics
  • Surgery

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