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Medical Definition of Sinusitis Medical Definition of Sinusitis Our Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Sinusitis: Inflammation of the lining membrane in any of the hollow areas (sinuses) of the skull around the nose. Sinusitis may be caused by anything that interferes with air flow into the sinuses and the drainage of mucous out of the sinuses. The sinus openings, called ostia, may be obstructed by swelling of the tissue lining the ostia and adjacent nasal passage tissue; for example, from colds, allergies, and tissue irritants (nasal sprays, cocaine, cigarette smoke).
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- Acute sinusitis is a temporary inflammation of the sinus lining that is caused by a bacterial infection and commonly called a sinus infection.
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SINUSITIS ACUTE SINUSITIS. Sinusitis is an inflammation, thickening, and swelling of the normal tissue called mucosa, which lines all the sinuses. This same type of tissue lines all the passages of your nose as well as the small channels which connect the nose and sinuses. These channels, or ostiomeatal complex, which is pictured above with the gray shading, can become blocked by swollen tissue.
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- Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nasal passages and sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled chambers in the skull (behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucus membranes.
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Rhinosinusitis  (Sinusitis) Rhinosinusitis (Sinusitis) Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. It can be due to infection, allergy, or autoimmune problems. Most cases are due to a viral infection and resolve over the course of 10 days.
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Sinusitis Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection or rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the sinuses resulting in symptoms. Common signs and symptoms include thick nasal mucus, a plugged nose, and pain in the face. Other signs and symptoms may include fever, headaches, poor sense of smell, sore throat, and cough. The cough is often worse at night. Serious complications are rare.
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Sinusitis Sinusitis is a bacterial infection or inflammation of one or more of the sinus passages located in the bones surrounding the eyes and nose. It could be caused by a cold, flu, tonsillitis, allergies or poor mouth hygiene.
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sinusitis A. sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses. an infection can be from all sort of things-bacteria, fungal, virus. the common cold usually caused by Rhinovirus, it can spread to the sinuses. it can also cause a blockage of the sinuses and then infection can occur.
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- Overview. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses. As the mucosa of the sinuses is continuous with that of the nose, rhinosinusitis is a more suitable term. Sinusitis can be subdivided into acute, subacute, and chronic disease.Acute sinusitis is defined as disease lasting less than 1 month.indings of acute sinusitis include an air-fluid level, mucosal thickening, and complete opacification of the sinus. Blood in the sinus due to recent trauma may mimic an air-fluid level in the sinus, but it is easily distinguished by density measurements. In chronic sinusitis, the ethmoid sinus is commonly involved.
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Sinusitis It is defined as acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) if it lasts less than 4 weeks, and as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) if it lasts for more than 12 weeks. Sinusitis can be caused by infection, allergies, air pollution, or structural problems in the nose. Most cases are caused by a viral infection.
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- Rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal passages and sinus cavities. It is usually caused by allergies or an infection. It causes a combination of symptoms of rhinitis, (the medical term for nasal symptoms), and sinusitis, including: Runny nose. Post nasal drip.
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Antritis Sep 30th, 2013 7:39 pm. Antritis - an infection or inflammation of the sinus cavities above and below the eyes. Antritis is a very common disease that occurs periodically for millions of people around the world. Antritis is most often affects the frontal, maxillary, paranasal sinuses and ethmoid sinuses, wedge-shaped sinus.
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Glossary Sinus infection is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages causing symptoms like headache and pressure. It is synonymous with the term sinusitis. Sinus lining is covered by tiny hair-like structures called cilia that help move mucus out of the sinuses.
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Mastoiditis Mastoiditis is an inflammation or infection of the sinus behind the middle ear (Mastoid sinus). This can be often seen on imaging studies such as MRI (see below). Mastoiditis means inflammation of the sinus which is behind the middle ear. This can be seen on imaging studies (see above).
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Sinus Infection: Signs & Symptoms + 10 Natural Remedies Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. Normally, sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) can grow and cause an infection.inusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. Normally, sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) can grow and cause an infection.
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- Sinusitis. Sinusitis is defined as an inflammation of the sinuses or sinus linings. It is often caused by a bacterial or viral invasion of the sinus cavities and if left untreated can lead to further complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
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Sinusitis NOTE: This is the Professional Version. Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses due to viral, bacterial, or fungal infections or allergic reactions. Symptoms include nasal obstruction and congestion, purulent rhinorrhea, and facial pain or pressure; sometimes malaise, headache, and/or fever are present.
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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Quick GuideSinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms & Treatment. Sinus infection or sinusitis facts. Sinusitis or sinus infection is inflammation of the air cavities within the passages of the nose. Sinusitis can be caused by infection,allergies, and chemical or particulate irritation of the sinuses.
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What is the difference between Sinusitis and the Common Cold? Sinusitis, or more properly termed rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the nose and sinuses. The infection can begin with inflammation from a viral cold, which can lead to narrowing of the drainage passages of the sinuses.This narrowing can also be related to swelling from an allergy flare up.inusitis, or more properly termed rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the nose and sinuses. The infection can begin with inflammation from a viral cold, which can lead to narrowing of the drainage passages of the sinuses.
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sinus sinus-any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull. ethmoid sinus, ethmoidal sinus, sinus ethmoidales-a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose). frontal sinus-one of a pair of cavities in the frontal bone.
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SINUSITIS Chronic Rhinosinusitis is a persistent inflammation and swelling of the membrane and tissue lining the nose, sinuses and their connecting or osteomeatal channels. The definition of a chronic nasal and sinus disorder is a combination of symptoms, discussed below, persisting more than 12 weeks.his same type of tissue lines all the passages of your nose as well as the small channels which connect the nose and sinuses. These channels, or ostiomeatal complex, which is pictured above with the gray shading, can become blocked by swollen tissue.
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- Sinusitis comes from the Latin sinuo meaning bend, wind, curve, and the Greek itis meaning pertaining to. In medical English, the suffix itis means an  inflammation . Behind the bones of your face there are some hollow spaces, filled with air, which lead to the nose cavity-they are what we know as the sinuses. Chronic sinusitis is usually caused by an infection. 2  However, it can also be caused by nasal polyps (growths in the sinuses), as well as a deviated septum. 3  As with acute and subacute sinusitis the sinuses become inflamed and swollen, causing blockage and mucus build up.
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- Sinusitis is an inflammation or infection of the sinuses, the air-filled chambers in the skull that are located around the nose. Symptoms of sinusitis include thick nasal discharge, facial pain or pressure, fever, and reduced sense of smell.
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The Difference Between Sinusitis and a Cold Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining of the nose and sinuses. It is a very common infection in children. Viral sinusitis usually accompanies a cold. Allergic sinusitis may accompany allergies such as hay fever. Bacterial sinusitis is a secondary infection caused by the trapping of bacteria in the sinuses during the course of a cold or allergy.
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What is Sinusitis and Why Can it Cause Toothache? Sinusitis the term given when there is inflammation of these spaces. This is common with a cold/flu or other upper respiratory infections. The spaces can also become inflamed as a result of allergies and obstructions to fluid flow within them.
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Headache: Symptoms & Signs Causes of sinusitis can be broadly classified. Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the sinus passages caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. Over 35 million people (children as well as adults) suffer from sinusitis annually.