Sinusitis

The most common ear-nose-throat illness is sinusitis. Medically referred to as rhinısinusitis, it reduces the quality of one’s life drastically.

What is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is the sinuses in the face or nose area getting inflammated by various infections.

What is a sinus?

Sİnus is the air gap that is located in the back of the nose and face area. Sinuses are located in the cheek, eye area and back of the nose. Any problem that occurs between the nerves and sinuses affects the patient’s health condition.

If the sinuses get inflammated and lasts over 3months, it is described as chronic sinusitis.

Cuses of Sinusitis.

-Polyposis in the nose

-Allergic reactions

-Nose curvature problems

-Conca hypertrophy

-Pressure changes

-Infections on the upper respitory system

-Anatomic deformation in the sinuses due to anatomic changes

Symptoms of Sinusitis

-Headache

-Nose pain

-Nose clogness

-Watering in the eyes and eye infections

-Constant caughing

-Pressure in the eye area

-Snoring

-High fever

-Throat infections

-Runny nose

What happens if the Sinusitis is not treated?

If the patient has theses symptoms for a while it causes problems such as weak immune  system, insomnia, exhaustion and lack of consantration. Children also may be affected negatively in school work.

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