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Sinusitis |
Is inflammation of the sinuses most often the maxillary and frontal sinuses |
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Sinusitis |
Caused by bacteria virus or rarely a fungus |
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Acute sinusitis |
Follows obstruction of the flow of secretions from the sinus |
Cause: allergic rhinitis, deviated sputum, nasal polyps, tumors, airborne pollutants, and inhale drugs such as cocaine |
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Chronic sinusitis |
A permanent thickening of the mucous membranes in the sinuses after repeated infections |
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Signs and symptoms |
Pain or a feeling of heaviness over the affected area they may report purulent drainage from the nose |
Fever may be present in the white blood cell (WBC)count may be elevated |
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Complications of chronic sinusitis may follow acute sinusitis |
Potential complications or meningitis, brain abscess, osteomyelitis, and orbital cellulitis |
Suspect neurologic complications if the patient has a high fever, vomiting, chills, seizures, or blurred vision |
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Medical diagnosis and treatment |
Sinus x rays are computed tomography (CT) and culture or drainage can be obtained with a nasal endoscope |
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Antibiotics Improve drainage are to relieve symptoms cont..... |
Decongestant, nasal corticosteroids, and analgesics, and antipyretics |
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