Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis can be caused by inflammation of the membranes of the sinus cavity or blockage of the sinus passage way from draining normally. Chronic sinusitis last longer than acute sinusitis. It is also less common than acute sinusitis. It can produce less severe symptoms, but can cause damage to the sinuses.

Some symptoms of chronic sinusitis are as follows:

-drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge
-difficulty breathing through nose
-headache
-sore throat
-nasal congestion
-cough
-facial pain and pressure in forehead, temples, cheeks, nose and behind the eyes

There are some different treatments for chronic sinusitis, they are antibiotics, corticosteroids, decongestants, antihistamines, moisture and humidification.

Chronic sinusitis can be diagnosed several different ways. CT is a better diagnostic test for sinuses than MRI, however, MRI can be done. Nasal and sinus cultures can be done and an allergy test can be done.

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