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1. Acute sinusitis (sinus infection): Viruses, bacteria, or fungi infect the sinus cavity, causing inflammation. More mucus; nasal congestion; discomfort in the cheeks, forehead, or around the eyes.

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2. Aug 12,  · A sinus infection can last from 10 days to as long as 8 refipgewilnihon.globhosibrabisfipersayclocelphymul.co is called an acute sinus infection.. Sometimes a sinus infection can become chronic, getting better and Author: Marjorie Hecht.

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3. Sep 21,  · The ENT specialist can also examine the sinuses more closely and look for any problem in the structure of the nasal passages that could lead to chronic sinus problems. Sinus Author: Mary Ellen Ellis.

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4. Sinus infections (sinusitis) is when cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of sinusitis.

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5. A sinus is a hollow, air-filled refipgewilnihon.globhosibrabisfipersayclocelphymul.co the purposes of this article, a sinus will refer to those hollow cavities that are in the skull and connected to the nasal airway by a narrow hole in the bone (ostium). Normally all sinuses are open to the nasal airway through an ostium.

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6. May 23,  · The sinuses need to be able to drain regularly and freely in order to clear mucus and to function properly. If this drainage gets blocked, sinus problems result. [6] You and your sinuses. Your sinuses are a complex system, and they’re important for your health and comfort. If your sinuses aren’t working properly—if they’re inflamed.

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7. Feb 13,  · The sinuses are small, air-filled cavities behind your cheekbones and forehead. The mucus produced by your sinuses usually drains into your nose through small channels. In sinusitis, these channels become blocked because the sinus linings are inflamed (swollen). Signs and symptoms.

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8. Dec 01,  · Sinuses are cavities (spaces) or small tunnels. They are called paranasal because they're around or near the nose. The nasal cavity opens into a network of sinuses: Maxillary sinuses are in the cheek area, below the eyes on either side of the nose.; Frontal sinuses are above the inner eye and eyebrow area.; Sphenoid sinuses sit deep behind the nose, between the eyes.

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9. Oct 01,  · The hollow spaces in your facial bones—the sinuses—are prone to infection by microorganisms of various stripes. Usually, the invader is a virus. In response, the sensitive linings of the sinuses swell up and start to pour out mucus, triggering nasal stuffiness, a runny nose, and facial pain.

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