Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, the bony cavities of the face and skull. Sinusitis can be acute, recurrent, or chronic. Most often, sinusitis is an acute complication of rhinopharyngitis or allergic rhinitis, sometimes from dental abscesses. The medications prescribed for sinusitis are tailored to the cause and severity of the symptoms.
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What is called a sinus?
Sinuses are cavities present in the bones of the face and skull. Lined with a mucus membrane, like the nasal passages, these cavities come in four pairs symmetrically located on either side of the face. We distinguish between the frontal sinuses (under the forehead), maxillary sinuses (under the cheekbones), sphenoid sinuses (behind the eyes), or ethmoidal sinuses (between the eyes). All sinuses communicate with the nasal passages.Sinuses develop progressively during childhood. Only the ethmoidal sinuses are present at birth, the maxillary sinuses appear after the age of three to four years, the frontal sinuses between five and ten years, and the sphenoidal sinuses during puberty.
What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, the bony cavities of the face and skull. Most often, sinusitis is an acute complication of rhinopharyngitis, or allergic rhinitis, and sometimes dental abscesses. In people who are frequently...