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Since inflammation of the sinuses rarely occurs without concurrent inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the term "rhinosinusitis" is preferred to "sinusitis" which is defined as inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Infections in the respiratory tract — most commonly colds — can inflame and thicken in sinus membranes and block mucus drainage. These infections can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is defined as symptomatic inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses lasting less than four weeks. Acute viral rhinosinusitis (AVRS) focuses on symptomatic management as it typically resolves within 7 to 10 days | Since inflammation of the sinuses rarely occurs without concurrent inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the term "rhinosinusitis" is preferred to "sinusitis" which is defined as inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Infections in the respiratory tract — most commonly colds — can inflame and thicken in sinus membranes and block mucus drainage. These infections can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is defined as symptomatic inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses lasting less than four weeks. Acute viral rhinosinusitis (AVRS) focuses on symptomatic management as it typically resolves within 7 to 10 days. Acute bacterial sinusitis is a complication of viral upper respiratory infection (URI) or allergic inflammation. Acute sinusitis has been observed that between 6% and 7% of children seeking care for respiratory symptoms have an illness. | ||
==Causes= | ==Causes== | ||
===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
* [[A viral infection]] | * [[A viral infection]] | ||
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Resident Survival Guide |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Samah Obaiah, MD[2]
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Overview
Since inflammation of the sinuses rarely occurs without concurrent inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the term "rhinosinusitis" is preferred to "sinusitis" which is defined as inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Infections in the respiratory tract — most commonly colds — can inflame and thicken in sinus membranes and block mucus drainage. These infections can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is defined as symptomatic inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses lasting less than four weeks. Acute viral rhinosinusitis (AVRS) focuses on symptomatic management as it typically resolves within 7 to 10 days. Acute bacterial sinusitis is a complication of viral upper respiratory infection (URI) or allergic inflammation. Acute sinusitis has been observed that between 6% and 7% of children seeking care for respiratory symptoms have an illness.
Causes
Common Causes
- A viral infection
- Bacterial infection
- Fungal infection
- Allergic sinusitis
- Nasal polyps
- Deviated nasal septum
- Immune system-related diseases can lead to nasal blockage
- A dental infection
- Aspirin sensitivity
- Prolonged intubation lead to nosocomial bacterial sinusitis
Complete Diagnostic Approach
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Symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis:-
Purulent anterior nasal discharge Purulent or discolored posterior nasal discharge Nasal congestion or obstruction Facial congestion or fullness Hyposmia or anosmia Fever Headache Ear pain, pressure, or fullness Halitosis Dental painFatigue | |||||||||||||||||
Treatment
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Do's
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Don'ts
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