Sinusitis – Causes and Symptoms

Sinusitis which is also known as rhinosinusitis is very common nowadays. There are many people who suffer from the symptoms of sinusitis throughout their lives. Sinusitis is infection and inflammation of para nasal sinuses. It can be of bacterial, fungal or viral origin. Sometimes sinusitis can be allergic.
Most commonly sinusitis is caused by toxins in the environment. People who use anti allergic nasal sprays are at higher risk of sinusitis. The main causative agents of sinusitis obstruct the flow of air to the sinuses of a person. This in turn results in outflow of mucus.

There are three main types of Rhinosinusitis—
1. Acute
2. Sub – Acute
3. Chronic

Acute type of infection persists for four weeks. Sub –Acute remains for about eight weeks and chronic infection persists for more than eight weeks.
Acute and Sub – Acute sinusitis is usually followed by a prior upper respiratory tract infections. Sometimes cigarette smoke and other toxic fumes can also provoke sinusitis.

The most common symptoms associated with sinusitis are nasal discharges, light headedness, vertigo, blurred vision, night coughing, general weakness, toothache, bad breath and nasal congestion.

There are several complications of sinusitis. It can spread to brain, blood and even bones. Which can result in meningitis, abscesses, visual problems and altered consciousness.

Sinusitis should be detected earlier. The most common treatment is antibiotics. Doctors also recommend steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil.

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