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Chronic sinusitis

Jan 22, 2021

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Health & Medicine

Peter Maurer

Chronic sinusitis is an inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses that lasts for 12 weeks or longer and is usually caused by prolonged inflammation, rather than a longstanding infection.

Chronic sinusitis also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, this condition interferes with drainage and causes mucus buildup. Breathing through your nose might be difficult. The area around your eyes and face might feel swollen, and you might have facial pain or tenderness.

 
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Chronic sinusitis can be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or swelling of the lining of your sinuses. Signs and symptoms may include nasal obstruction or congestion that causes difficulty breathing through your nose, and pain and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead.