Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic Sinusitis

Sinusitis refers to the swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses. Sinuses are open areas inside the bones between your eyes, after your cheekbones, and on your forehead. They produce mucus, which maintains the inside of your nose wet. This, in turn, guards against dust, allergies, and pollutants.



Healthy sinuses are full of air. However, when they get clogged and filled with fluid, bacteria can thrive and create an illness. Sinus symptoms that linger over one to two weeks may be more than simply a cold.

Conditions that can cause sinusitis include:

• Allergic rhinitis, which is swelling of the lining of the nose cause by allergens
• The Common cold
• Small growths in the lining of the nose called nasal polyps
• A deviated septum, which is a shift in the nasal cavity