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Understanding Sinusitis Symptoms and Care

Sinusitis is a condition where the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed. It is very common, affecting more than 10 million people per year in India. Symptoms include headache, facial pain, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Acute sinusitis is usually triggered by a cold or allergies and can often be treated with over-the-counter medications. Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 8 weeks and may require antibiotics prescribed by a medical professional.

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Understanding Sinusitis Symptoms and Care

Sinusitis is a condition where the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed. It is very common, affecting more than 10 million people per year in India. Symptoms include headache, facial pain, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Acute sinusitis is usually triggered by a cold or allergies and can often be treated with over-the-counter medications. Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 8 weeks and may require antibiotics prescribed by a medical professional.

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Sinusitis
Also called: sinus infection

A condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become


inflamed.

Very common
More than 10 million cases per year (India)

Treatable by a medical professional

Usually self-diagnosable

Lab tests or imaging rarely required

Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

Acute sinusitis can be triggered by a cold or allergies and may resolve on


its own. Chronic sinusitis lasts up to eight weeks and may be caused by
an infection or growths.
Symptoms include headache, facial pain, runny nose and nasal
congestion.
Acute sinusitis usually doesn't require any treatment beyond symptomatic
relief with pain medication, nasal decongestants and nasal saline rinses.
Chronic sinusitis may require antibiotics.

Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+

Symptoms

Usually self-diagnosable
Symptoms include headache, facial pain, runny nose and nasal
congestion.

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People may experience:


Pain areas: in the back of the eyes, face, forehead, nose, or sinuses
Headache: can be acute, frontal, nasal, or severe
Cough: can be chronic
Nasal: congestion, distorted sense of smell, itching, loss of smell, runny
nose, post-nasal drip, or sneezing
Whole body: fatigue, fever, flushing, or malaise
Head: pressure, sinus pressure, or tenderness
Sleep: sleeping difficulty or snoring
Throat: irritation or soreness
Facial: swelling or tenderness
Also common: tenderness, mucus and pus discharge, bad breath,
hyposmia, irritability, mouth breathing, nausea, phlegm, purulent
discharge, or pus

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more

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