Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. Sinusitis may develop in any of the groups of sinuses. Maxillary, ethmoid, frontal and or sphenoid.
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Cause
Sinusitis may be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-standing). Viral infections like common cold and a variety of bacteria can cause sinusitis.
Signs and symptoms
Acute and chronic sinusitis produce similar symptoms such as tenderness over the affected sinus,
- headache,
- toothache,
- malaise,
- nasal mucous membrane is swollen and reddish,
- pus or discharge from the nose
Diagnosis
- X-ray - sinuses appear opaque
- Computed tomography can determine the extent and severity of the sinusitis
- Clinical manifestations
Management
The aim of treatment is to improve sinus drainage, control pain and curing the infection
- Steam inhalation helps blood vessels in the mucous membrane constrict and improve sinus drainage
- Ephedrine nasal spray
- Antibiotics such as Amoxiclav/Amoxicillin are given for longer period if it is chronic.
- When antibiotics are not effective antrum washout or surgery may be performed to improve sinus drainage
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