Sinusitis

About- Sinusitis, which may be chronic (lasts more than 12 weeks) or acute and also known as a sinus infection or rhinosinusitis is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed.
 
Symptoms-
 Fever
 Nasal congestion
 Headache
 Fatigue
 Sore throat
 Runny nose
 Cough
 Facial pain
 Shortness of breath
 Pain, tenderness, swelling, and pressure around the eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
 Ear pressure
 Pain in the upper jaw and teeth
 Reduced sense of smell and taste
 Bad breath (halitosis)
 Fatigue
 
Causes-
 Common cold by viral or bacterial infection
 Nasal polyps
 Deviated nasal septum
 Cystic fibrosis
 Gastroesophageal reflux
 HIV and other immune system-related diseases
 Respiratory tract infections
 Allergies such as hay fever

Specialists to visit
 Otolaryngologist
 Pediatrician

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.entnet.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com

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