Sinusitis
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the areas called the “sinuses”, which are cavities in the facial area, near the nose, cheeks, and forehead. Sinusitis is a common complication of a common cold. Symptoms include runny nose, nasal discharge, headache, and other symptoms. Treatment often requires antibiotics and decongestants, along with
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Introduction: Sinusitis
Sinus infections occur when fluid is trapped or blocked in the sinuses, allowing germs to grow. Sinus infections are usually (9 out of 10 cases in adults; 5-7 out of 10 cases in children) caused by a virus. They
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Symptoms of Sinusitis
When you have a sinus infection, one or more of your sinuses becomes inflamed and fluid builds up, making it hard to breathe through your nose.
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Complications of Sinusitis
Sinus and ear infections are usually mild and are much more common than the more severe forms of pneumococcal disease. However, some children develop repeated ear infections and may need ear tubes.
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Causes of Sinusitis
Causes:
Sinus infections occur when fluid is trapped or blocked in the sinuses, allowing germs to grow. Sinus infections are usually (9 out of 10 cases in adults; 5-7 out of 10 cases in children) caused by a virus
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Causes List for Sinusitis
Some possible causes of Sinusitis or similar disorders may include:5
- ADA-SCID (Sinusitis)
- Acute Bronchitis (sinusitis)
- Adenosine deaminase deficiency (Sinusitis)
- Afibrinogenemia (Recurrent sinusitis)
- Agammaglobulinemia type 4, autosomal recessive (Chronic sinusitis)
- Agammaglobulinemia type 6, autosomal recessive ...
Types of Sinusitis
Some of the types of this condition may include:6 Types of Sinusitis:
- Acute sinusitis
- Chronic sinusitis
- Recurrent sinusitis
Diagnosis of Sinusitis
Your healthcare professional will determine if you or your child has a sinus infection by asking about symptoms and doing a physical examination. Sometimes they will also swab the inside of your nose.
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Risk Factors for Sinusitis
Risk Factors: Several conditions can increase your risk of getting a sinus infection:
- A previous respiratory tract infection, such as the common cold
- Structural problems within the sinuses
- A weak immune system or taking drugs that weaken the immune system ...
Misdiagnosis: Sinusitis
Undiagnosed sinusitis: The most likely misdiagnosis is that sinusitis is not diagnosed properly, or is not diagnosed early. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish when a common cold has become sinusitis. The symptoms like runny nose and nasal discharge may
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Treatments: Sinusitis
A sinus infection (sinusitis) does not typically need to be treated with antibiotics in order to get better. If you or your child is diagnosed with a sinus infection, your healthcare professional can decide if antibiotics are needed.
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Prevention of Sinusitis
Prevention: There are several steps you can take to help prevent a sinus infection, including:
- Practice good hand hygiene
- Keep you and your child up to date with recommended immunizations
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Research for Sinusitis
One recent study showed that antibiotics may be less effective than previously thought for treating a common type of sinus infection. This kind of research can help prevent the misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
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References
- Source: CDC: cdc.gov/ getsmart/ community/ for-patients/ common-illnesses/ sinus-infection.html
- Source: CDC: cdc.gov/ getsmart/ community/ for-patients/ common-illnesses/ sinus-infection.html
- Source: CDC: cdc.gov/ pneumococcal/ about/ symptoms-complications.html
- Source: CDC: cdc.gov/ getsmart/ community/ for-patients/ common-illnesses/ sinus-infection.html
- Source: Algorithmically Generated List
- Source: Human Phenotype Ontology
- Source: CDC: cdc.gov/ getsmart/ community/ for-patients/ common-illnesses/ sinus-infection.html
- ibid.
- Source: NIH News in Health (NIH): newsinhealth.nih.gov/ issue/ feb2014/ feature1
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