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Alternate Name(s): Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute ... Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses. This is generally caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull (behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucous membranes. ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000647.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000647.htm#Definition
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Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or inflamed. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen, this can block the sinuses and cause pain and infection.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html
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Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. ... Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head.
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www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/sinus-infection
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This is an extremely comprehensive website which explores the symptoms and treatment of sinusitis, and other sinus diseases, as well as the interrelated problems of allergy and asthma.
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www.sinuses.com/
www.sinuses.com/
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Understanding Sinusitis ... Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or inflamed. Health experts estimate 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis every year. Healthcare providers report nearly 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention annually.
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www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/sinusitis/
www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/sinusitis/
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Sinusitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sinusitis is a condition consisting of infection or inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may or may not be as a result of infection, from bacterial, fungal, viral, allergic or autoimmune issu...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinusitis
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If you've been waking up with headaches, feeling stuffy or congested, and experiencing swelling around your eyes, you may have sinusitis. Sinusitis is an infection of the sinus air spaces found in the bones around the nose. ... KidsHealth > Teens > Infections > Common Infections > Sinusitis...
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kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/sinusitis.html
kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/sinusitis.html
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By learning more about sinusitis, you will have a better understanding of your symptoms. ... Types and Causes of Sinusitis; Acute sinusitis refers to sinusitis symptoms that last less than four weeks. Most acute sinusitis starts as a regular cold from the common cold viruses and then becomes a bacterial infection.
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www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/sinusitis.stm
www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/sinusitis.stm
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