SINUSITIS- occurs when the small, air filled spaces inside the cheekbones and forehead become inflamed due to bacterial or viral infection. This can be occur in two forms; namely acute or chronic sinusitis.
Acute sinusitis causes the cavities around your nasal passages to become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up.Acute sinusitis is when the infection only lasts for a week or a few days or up to 12 weeks. While some people will only experience its symptoms once or twice in their life time, many people experience it more frequently.Chronic sinusitis is a common condition in which the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen — for at least eight weeks, despite treatment attempts.Chronic sinusitis is the kind of sinusitis that last longer than 3 months, meaning that the symptoms become more extremely painful and energetic as time goes by.
The causes of Sinusitis
- Mucus build-up in the sinuses
- Inhaling substances that irritate the lining of the nose.
- Dental infections
- Colds and flu caused by bacteria or virus
- Weak immune system leaves one vulnerable to any infection
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy causes nasal inflammation.
- Asthma, smoking, diabetes, and previous injuries to the nose or cheeks.
Symptoms of Sinusitis
- Feeling either facial pain or fullness
- Having green or yellow discharge
- Lack of sense of smell
- Post Nasal Drip
- Halitosis
- Rhinitis
- Pressure and Headaches
How to treat Sinusitis?
Better consult an ent doctor
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