Sinusitis - Sinus Infection
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🌡️ Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
📌 Definition
Inflammation or swelling of the paranasal sinuses (air-filled cavities in the skull) usually caused by infection, allergy, or irritation.
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🧾 Types
1. Acute – lasts up to 4 weeks (often after a cold).
2. Subacute – 4 to 12 weeks.
3. Chronic – lasts more than 12 weeks.
4. Recurrent – several episodes within a year.
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⚠️ Causes
Viral infections (most common)
Bacterial infection
Fungal infection (rare)
Allergies (hay fever)
Nasal polyps or deviated septum
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🤒 Symptoms
Nasal congestion or blockage
Facial pain/pressure (especially around forehead, cheeks, eyes)
Headache
Thick nasal discharge (yellow/green in bacterial cases)
Fever (sometimes)
Reduced sense of smell
Postnasal drip
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🩺 Diagnosis
History & physical exam
Nasal endoscopy
Imaging (CT scan if chronic/severe)
Culture (rarely done)
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💊 Treatment
Acute viral: Rest, hydration, steam inhalation, saline nasal spray, pain relievers.
Bacterial: Antibiotics (if symptoms 10 days or severe).
Chronic: Nasal corticosteroid sprays, allergy management, surgery (if obstruction).
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