Sinusitis

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Sinusitis is the Inflammation and swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. It can be caused by various factor such as viral infection , bacterial infections,or structural issues  like nasal polyp and deviated septum. 

Types of Sinusitis

1.Acute Sinusitis : Typically caused by a bacterial infection following a viral upper respiratory tract infection.

2. Subacute Sinusitis : Lasting longer than acute sinusitis but not as long as chronic sinusitis , usually between 4 to 12 week.

3. Chronic Sinusitis. Lasting for 12 week or longer often associated with persistent inflammation rather than infection. 

4. Recurrent sinusitis : Multiple episode of acute sinusitis with in a year. 

Symptoms

1. Facial pain , pressure and tenderness especially around the forehead, cheek , nose and eyes.

2. Nasal congestion or Stuffiness. making it difficult , to breath through the nose.

3. Discolored nasal discharge, (Yellow or Green), Which may be Thick or Thin.

4. Postnasal drip, where the mucus drip down the back of the throat.

5. Headache , often worsened by bending forword or lying down.

6. Cough which may be worse  at night or in the morning.

7. Reduce sense of smell and taste.

8. Fatigue or feeling generally unwell.

9. Sore throat

10. Fever more common in acute sinusitis.

These symptoms can persist for week or even month in chronic sinusitis. If you experience any of these symptoms , especially if they are severe or prolonged it's important to see a Health care professionals,

Cause of Sinusitis

Sinusitis is typically caused by viral infection but can also be triggered by bacterial or fungal infections , allergies or nasal polyps or a deviated nasal septum. Other factor such as smoking , Air pollution, and respiratory tract infections can also contribute to sinusitis.

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