About Sinus Infections
The sinuses are air-filled cavities within the skull. When the entryway to the sinuses become blocked, the normally air-filled cavities become inflamed and filled with fluid and pus called referred to as sinus infection. These sinuses play a crucial role in filtering out bacteria and other particles from the air we breathe. When inflamed, they produce excess mucus, often resulting in symptoms like congestion and sinus pain.
Sinus Infection Symptoms
Sinus infections often cause symptoms of headaches, nasal congestion, nasal drainage, postnasal drip, loss of smell, and facial pain. Sinus infections can stem from various causes, including allergies, colds, and environmental irritants such as smoke or pollution.
Sinus Infection Treatment
Most sinus infections can be treated with medication. The goal of medications is to reduce inflammation and swelling in the nasal passageways, mechanically irrigate mucopurulence and biofilms, and fight bacterial infections. This is done with the use of nasal sprays, irrigations, allergy management, antibiotics, and steroids. If medical management fails and symptoms persist, various in-office procedures or surgeries can be considered. If you suffer from severe or chronic sinus infections that don’t respond to medication, sinus surgery may be recommended to open your sinus passages and prevent recurrent infections.
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Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a common problem among Americans, affecting over 37 million each year. Acute sinusitis can often be resolved fairly quickly, chronic sinusitis usually requires more aggressive treatment. If medical management fails and sinus infection symptoms persist for longer than 12 weeks the following services we provide can be considered.
Sinus Infection FAQs
It’s time to see a doctor if your symptoms last more than 10 days without improvement, if your symptoms are severe, if the infection is recurrent, or if there are any signs of complications.
Some complications that arise from untreated sinus infections include chronic sinusitis, the spread of infection to nearby structures, sinus abscesses, and meningitis.
Yes, allergies cause inflammation and swelling which can create an environment where bacteria and viruses can thrive.
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