Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis is a long-term

inflammation

 of the

sinuses

. The inflammation might last for three months or longer, despite treatment. This common condition interferes with the way mucus normally drains and makes your nose stuffy.
There may be times when symptoms persist in a mild fashion for far longer than is customary. In such cases, you may wish to see a doctor.
Symptoms

Facial pressure

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Blocked nose

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Headache

  • Behind the eyes

  • Occurs or worsens with bending down

  • Frontal region

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

  • Recurrent

common

Facial pain

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Runny nose

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

Reduced ability or completely losing sense of smell

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

Bad breath

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

Fatigue

Ear pain

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

Risk factors

Anatomic abnormalities of nose

Long-term difficulty breathing due to the narrowing of bronchi

or Breathing in dust, smoke or chemicals for a long period of time

or Exposure to toxic chemicals

or Use of aspirin

Recent upper respiratory tract infection

Nasal polyps

Smoking

Cystic fibrosis

Treatment
Treatments for chronic sinusitis include: 1-Nasal corticosteroids. 2-Saline nasal irrigation. 3-Oral or injected corticosteroids. 4-Antibiotics are sometimes necessary for sinusitis if you have a bacterial infection. 5-Surgery: in cases resistant to treatment or medication, endoscopic sinus surgery might be an option. These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms: 1-Rest. 2-Moisturize your sinuses. 3-Rinse out your nasal passages.
Recommended specialist

If you have Chronic Sinusitis, then a visit to an ENT specialist is highly recommended.

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ENT specialist

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