Causes of sinusitis

  • Obstruction of the various Ostia ·        
  • Allergic reaction to pollens, animal fur, certain foods, and beverages·      
  • The deviated nasal septum, nasal polyp ·       
  •  Impairment in ciliary function(there are small hair-like parts in our nose that prevent traveling of infectious agents or harmful substances to sinuses)·      
  • Impaired immunity·       
  • Bacterial infection or fungi (in rare cases like immune comprised cases).  

 Symptoms of sinusitis 

Different people come down with different symptoms when it comes to sinusitis, patients can present with any of the following group of symptoms:·        

  • Runny nose - the discharge being thick and yellowish or greenish·        
  • Nasal obstruction, blocked nose, obstructed sensation in the nose·        
  • Soreness in the throat·        
  • The sensation of pressure in the face and head/ Headache·        
  • Passage of mucus from the back of the nose into the throat (called postnasal drip or discharge) which causes a tendency to hawk or clear the throat often·        
  • Bad breath and bad taste in the mouth·        
  • Ansonia or reduced sense of smell·        
  • Cough with mucus production (more at night when lying down)·        
  • Blocked sensation in one or both ears 

People with Chronic sinusitis will have the following symptoms

  • Nasal discharge and irritation ·        
  • Hawking of mucous or clearing throat often.·        
  • DullHeadache especially in the frontal region. ·        
  • Facial pain or pressure ·        
  • Fever and halitosis·        
  • Cough(worse when lying down)   

Diagnosis

Diagnosis can be confirmed clinically as well as getting a par nasal sinuses x-ray done. CT might be needed in certain cases.  

Complications

The blocked secretions can become infected due to the growth of bacteria, fungi, etc. Infection of surrounding structures is an uncommon complication of sinusitis. These structures include the eye, the brain, the bone, overlying skin, and nearby blood vessels.

Differential Diagnosis

Pharyngitis - History of chronic rhinitis

Laryngitis - Paroxysms of cough, often associated with stridor

Drug side-effects - For example, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Dry cough 

Treatment 

General management - Sinusitis can be well managed by medical treatment and self-care. The conventional line of medicines offers decongestants, anti-allergic, and sometimes antibiotics as a line of treatment.

Sinusitis usually starts with inflammation triggered by a cold, allergy attack, or irritant. But it may not end there. Colds, allergies, and irritants make sinus tissues swell.

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