Inflammation of the nasal sinuses.
Irritation or inflammation of the sinuses.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the sinuses, especially the maxillary sinuses.
Inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses occurring as a result of an upper respiratory tract infection, an allergic response, a change in atmospheric pressure, or a defect of the nose. As sinus secretions accumulate, pain, fever, tenderness, and headache develop; serious complications include spread of the infection to the bone or brain. Treatment is by antibiotics (if infection is present), decongestants, steam inhalation, and in some chronic cases, surgical drainage.
Inflammation of one or more of the mucus-lined air spaces in the facial bones that communicate with the nose (the paranasal sinuses). It is often caused by infection spreading from the nose. Symptoms include headache and tenderness over the affected sinus, which commonly becomes filled with a purulent material that is discharged through the nose. In persistent cases treatment may require the affected sinus to be washed out or drained by a surgical operation.
Sinusitis is inflammation of the mucosal lining of a sinus. The term is usually applied to inflammation of the sinuses in the face. Most cases occur as a result of infection spreading to the sinuses from the nose along the passages that drain mucus secreted by the linings of the sinuses to the nose. The bacterial infection usually follows a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Treatment with antibiotics is usually effective but the condition tends to recur. If the episodes are severe, they can be disabling, with bad headaches. Surgery is sometimes necessary to drain the sinuses. Rarely, sinusitis may lead to cerebral abscess or thrombosis of one of the venous sinuses in the brain.
Sinusitis, characterized by the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, can be caused by various factors, including allergic reactions, viral infections, bacterial infections, or functional issues. This inflammatory condition affects the cavities surrounding the nose and eyes, known as the paranasal sinuses. Allergic reactions to environmental triggers, as well as infections caused by viruses or bacteria, can contribute to sinusitis. Additionally, functional problems within the sinuses, such as obstruction or impaired drainage, can also lead to sinusitis. The resulting inflammation can cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, facial pain, and sinus pressure.
Swelling of the lining within the facial sinuses is known as sinusitis. It is most commonly caused by an infection that typically originates from the nose. The maxillary and ethmoidal sinuses are the ones most frequently impacted.
Sinusitis can lead to symptoms like pressure, headaches, and facial discomfort, as well as a sensation of fullness in the area that’s affected. Additional symptoms could include a fever, congested nose, and a diminished sense of smell. One frequent complication is the accumulation of pus, which results in pain and a nasal discharge.
Typically, sinusitis is treated with steam inhalations and a decongestant. However, antibiotics may be required in certain instances. If the condition continues despite treatment, surgical drainage of the impacted sinuses may be an option.
Inflammation of a sinus, particularly one in the nasal passages.