6 Pointers about Sinus problem or Sinusitis
1.What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is basically inflammation (redness + swelling + pain) of the sinuses. Sinuses are air spaces in the bones of the face. There are various types of sinusitis depending on which sinus is affected. Acute sinusitis is of a recent origin, fresh episode. Whereas Chronic sinusitis is a condition, in which patient is suffering since many months. The location of three of these sinuses can be pointed out , like 1. below the inner end of both the eyebrows (Frontal sinus), 2. between the nose and the cheek bones (maxillary sinus) , 3.sides of the nose (anterior ethmoidal sinus). 4. and 5. The other sinuses ( posterior ethmoidal and sphenoidal sinuses) cannot be pointed out as they are deeply situated in the bones. It can be triggered by- forcibly blowing the nose, any viral which has caused cold and cough can also lead to sinusitis. While swimming, water might enter the sinuses causing inf...