Sinusitis

Your sinuses are air spaces in the bones of your skull. They are lined by a membrane which can produce mucous in response to an irritation or infection. Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the sinus cavities as a result of an infection (bacterial, viral or parasitic), allergic reaction (such as dust and pollen) or a disease of the immune system.

Sinusitis can cause headaches which may be quite severe, as well as a runny nose, eye and visual complaints, post nasal drip, fever, earache and nasal congestion. The areas over the sinuses become painful to pressure and touch.

Your frontal sinuses are found in your skull above your eyes and the maxillary sinuses are next to you nose in your cheek bone. Acute sinusitis is the sudden inflammation – usually due to infection – of your sinuses. Some people experience chronic sinusitis. This means that their sinusitis lasts longer as a result of continuous stimulation and inflammation (as in allergies and the continuous exposure to the allergen). Treatment involves removing the irritant and treating the infection. Certain foods can also aggravate inflamed sinuses, most commonly dairy products.

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