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Sinusitis is inflammation, either bacterial, viral, allergic or autoimmune, of the paranasal sinuses.
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Anatomically, a nose is a protuberance in vertebrates that houses the nostrils, or nares, which admit and expel air for respiration. In most mammals, it also houses the nosehairs, which catch airborne particles and prevent them from reaching the lungs. Within and behind the nose is the olfactory mucosa and the sinuses. Behind the nasal cavity, air next passes through the pharynx, shared with the digestive system, and then into the rest of the respiratory system. ...
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Sinusitis as related to Nose
- Sinusitis: Nose and Sinus Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Locating the Sinuses. The sinuses are hollow cavities in the bones around the nose. The two frontal sinuses are located just above the eyebrows; the two maxillary sinuses, in the cheekbones; and the ...
- Sinusitis: Nose and Paranasal Sinus Disorders: Merck Manual ...
Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses due to viral, bacterial, or fungal infections or allergic reactions. Symptoms include nasal obstruction and congestion, purulent rhinorrhea, cough ...
- AAAAI - rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, stuffy nose, watery eyes ...
Rhinitis & Sinusitis. What is rhinitis? Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose with symptoms of sneezing, itching, nasal discharge and congestion.
- Sinusitis
Ethmoid sinus infection triggers pain between the eyes, near the bridge of the nose. Frontal sinusitis usually causes forehead pain. Pain behind the eyes or at the back of the head may indicate ...
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sinusitis
Viewing the sinuses through a fiberoptic scope; X-ray of the sinuses; Cultures of the material from the nose; However, these tests are relatively insensitive for detecting sinusitis, and are often ...
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sinusitis - chronic
Normally, air passes in and out of the sinuses, and mucus and fluid drain from the sinuses into the nose. Sinusitis is usually due to allergies or infection.
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
Viruses can enter the body through the nasal passages and set off a chain reaction resulting in sinusitis. For example, the nose reacts to an invasion by viruses that cause infections such as the ...
- Sinusitis & Stuffy Nose Remedy
Dr. Dave's Herbal Medicine; treating respiratory disorders in the dry climate of the western states ... Our most popular remedy, Sinusitis and Stuffy Nose Remedy relieves symptoms such as ...
- Acute sinusitis - MayoClinic.com
Acute sinusitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment strategies of this ... Introduction. Your sinuses are the air-filled hollow cavities around your nose and nasal ...
- Sinusitis, NIAID Fact Sheet
The inflammation, however, might explain why having a cold increases your likelihood of developing acute sinusitis. For example, your nose reacts to an invasion by viruses ...

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