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Sinusitis

Also called: sinus infection
The spaces inside the nose become inflamed and swollen.
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Usually self-diagnosable
  • Lab tests or imaging rarely required
  • Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Sinusitis is a condition in which the spaces inside the nose, also known as sinuses, get inflamed and swollen. Short-lasting sinusitis is often caused by the common cold. Long-lasting sinusitis may be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses or other conditions.
Symptoms often include a blocked or stuffy nose that makes it hard to breathe; pain, tenderness and swelling around eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead; runny nose; and drainage down the back of the throat.
Short-lasting sinusitis, also known as acute sinusitis, usually goes away on its own. Longer-lasting sinusitis, also known as chronic sinusitis, may be caused by an infection. Chronic sinusitis might need antibiotics. Symptom relief for both conditions might involve medicines and nasal sprays, with or without a prescription.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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