GENERAL INFORMATION
Chronic Sinusitis or otherwise known as chronic rhinosinusitis. can either be caused by an infection or also can be caused by growth in the sinuses. The reason why it is called Chronic Sinusitis is because it is something that will usually last for more than eight weeks and continue to come back again. Some people have what is called acute sinusitis that only lasts for a short amount of time. Chronic sinusitis causes the sinuses to become inflamed and swollen making it hard for someone to breathe and will start to cause mucous build up.
SYMPTOMS
Some of the most common symptoms when having chronic sinusitis, is a yellowish-green mucous which usually means there is an infection. Some other symptoms will include: nasal constriction or congestion making it difficult for someone to breathe, Pain and/or swelling in the eyes, nose, cheeks, also a bad cough. Some people will also have fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever and other classic cold symptoms.
CAUSES
There are several reasons and ways a person can develop chronic sinusitis. Tissue growths in the nasal passages which are called nasal polyps, trauma occuring to the face, allergic reactions, deviated nasal septum, and also respiratory infections could be a cause of chronic sinusitis.
TREATEMENT
Chronic Sinusitis or otherwise known as chronic rhinosinusitis. can either be caused by an infection or also can be caused by growth in the sinuses. The reason why it is called Chronic Sinusitis is because it is something that will usually last for more than eight weeks and continue to come back again. Some people have what is called acute sinusitis that only lasts for a short amount of time. Chronic sinusitis causes the sinuses to become inflamed and swollen making it hard for someone to breathe and will start to cause mucous build up.
SYMPTOMS
Some of the most common symptoms when having chronic sinusitis, is a yellowish-green mucous which usually means there is an infection. Some other symptoms will include: nasal constriction or congestion making it difficult for someone to breathe, Pain and/or swelling in the eyes, nose, cheeks, also a bad cough. Some people will also have fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever and other classic cold symptoms.
CAUSES
There are several reasons and ways a person can develop chronic sinusitis. Tissue growths in the nasal passages which are called nasal polyps, trauma occuring to the face, allergic reactions, deviated nasal septum, and also respiratory infections could be a cause of chronic sinusitis.
TREATEMENT
There are many ways a person can treat their chronic sinusitis. For example, saline nasal spray will help to clean out the nasal passages. Nasal Corticosteroids will treat the inflammation. Decongestants and over the counter pain relievers can also help the chronic sinusitis to decrease faster.
MRI IMAGE OF SINUSITIS IN
THE MAXILLARY SINUS
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