Sinus Infection

Sinus infections (Sinusitis ) are classified according to the sinuses involved (Ethmoid, Maxillary, and Frontal ). Sinusitis is also classified by its duration and frequency: what may be  referred to as "acute" sinusitis versus "chronic" sinusitis. Acute sinusitis lasts less than six to eight weeks, or occurs less than four times a year.

 

Type of sinus infection:	Related symptoms:
Ethmoid Sinusitis	pain between your eyes, if pain is worse with eyeglasses on
Maxillary Sinusitis	pain over your cheekbone, pain like a toothache
Frontal Sinusitis	pain that is severe and over your forehead

You may have chronic sinusitis if you have two or more of these major symptoms:

• Thick, yellow or greenish discharge that drains into your nose or down the back of your throat
• Reduced sense of smell
• Pressure-like pain on your forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, or around or behind your eyes
• Difficulty breathing through your nose

You may also have chronic sinusitis if you have one major  symptom and at least two of these minor symptoms:

• Ear pain
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Aching in your upper jaw and teeth
• Headache
• Bad breath

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