Chronic Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses - usually due to a bacterial infection- that has continued for at least 3 months.
Unfortunately, 14% of the population suffers from this life altering disease.
Unfortunately, 14% of the population suffers from this life altering disease.
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Sinusitis can produce a number of symptoms:
- Facial pain - may be specific to the involved sinuses
- Headache
- Nasal discharge - may be yellow or green and could have a foul odor.
- Nasal congestion - stuffy nose
- Post nasal drip - may result in a sore throat and/or cough.
- Loss of smell
- Fatigue - tire easily
Sinusitis can produce localized pain that may indicate the sinuses that are infected:
- Forehead pain (either continuously or when touched) may indicate involvement of the frontal sinuses.
- Infection in the maxillary sinuses can cause the upper jaw and teeth to ache and the cheeks to become tender to the touch.
- Since the ethmoid sinuses are near the tear ducts in the corner of the eyes, inflammation of these cavities often causes swelling of the eyelids and tissues around the eyes and pain between the eyes.
- Ethmoid inflammation can also cause tenderness when the sides of the nose are touched, a loss of smell, and a stuffy nose.
- Although the sphenoid sinuses are less frequently affected, infection in this area can cause ear aches, neck pain, and deep aching at the top of the head.
SinuCare Offers:
- Highly regarded board certified doctors and clinicians respected by peers and patients.
- Intensive management of chronic sinusitis inclusive of comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services through a Proven treatment model for sinus infections.
- A resource center staffed to assist and inform you of your options.
