81. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Sinusitis Common Questions, Quick Answers on sinusitis. sinusitis is not contagious.However, a common cold often causes it and the cold may be contagious. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/sinusitis.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Sinusitis Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: June 2002 Last Revision Date: June 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What is sinusitis? What causes it? Who can get it? ... When should I call the doctor? What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is a condition of the sinuses. Sinuses are part of the upper respiratory (breathing) system. They are found around the nose, forehead, and the eyes. They are tiny pockets of air in the facial bones. Sinusitis is when these small areas become infected or irritated and cannot drain mucus as well as they should. Sinusitis can be acute or chronic. Symptoms of acute sinusitis last for less than one month. Symptoms of chronic sinusitis last for longer than a month. What causes it? Sinusitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It can be caused by problems with how the nose is formed. It can be caused by growths in the nose. Who can get it? Anyone can get sinusitis. Children are more likely than adults to get it. Children's sinuses are smaller and more easily blocked when irritated.

82. Sinusitis sinusitis is the inflammation of the linings of the sinuses and cavities of the When sinusitis occurs these functions are reduced, an addition to the http://webits3.appstate.edu/apples/health/Sinusitis/sinusitis.htm

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the linings of the sinuses and cavities of the nose. The four pairs of sinus are in the forehead, below and between the eyes and between the back part of the eye sockets. The sinuses and nose make about 1 1/2 pints of mucus a day to moisten, cleanse and warm the air as it goes through the nose to the lungs, to filter pollens and particles from the air, and to make nitrous oxide to keep open the small airways in the lungs. When sinusitis occurs these functions are reduced, an addition to the uncomfortable symptoms associated with it. Health care workers annually report more than 33 million cases of chronic sinusitis to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the most frequently reported chronic illness in the US.

83. Symptoms If the symptoms last longer, they may be caused by sinusitis. Acute sinusitislasts less than three weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts more than 3 weeks, http://webits3.appstate.edu/apples/health/Sinusitis/symptoms.htm

Sinusitis symptoms are similar to those of a cold. Colds, however, almost always are completely cured in 10 days to 2 weeks. If the symptoms last longer, they may be caused by sinusitis. Acute sinusitis lasts less than three weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts more than 3 weeks, and can last for years. Both types of sinusitis, rarely, can lead to other more serious medical problems. e. g. abscess in the eye socket, meningitis. Sinusitis can be caused by allergies, viruses, bacteria, cold air, dry air, fungi, medications and nasal abnormalities. The symptoms are related to the causes, and lead to appropriate treatment. Sinusitis should be evaluated by a doctor. Acute Allergic Sinusitis Sneezing Clear watery discharge from both sides of the nose Tearing Eye itching Nasal congestion Nasal and ear itching Coughing (sometimes) Eyes may be red Acute Viral Sinusitis Sore throat lasting 24 to 48 hours Laryngitis, or inflammation of the area containing the vocal chords Hoarseness Stuffiness Fever Chills Sweats Muscle aches and joint pain Nasal discharge becomes thicker, yellow to green to brown

84. Consultations: Sinusitis The diagnosis of sinusitis is made, and he gives me antibiotics. They arenot indicated in the treatment of sinusitis, even in cases like yours where http://www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ent/DAVIDSON/consult_sinusitis.html

Head and Neck Surgery Consultations Terence M. Davidson, M.D. Appointments: (888) 309-8273, Option 4 Consultation for Sinusitis This consultation is part of a series of consultations with Head and Neck Surgery specialists at the University of California, San Diego. The case is a hypothetical patient chosen to represent a composite of the usual and most common patients with this specific disorder. Where gender, age or race make a difference, these will be specifically cited. Where they do not make a difference, they may be omitted. The consultation is presented for purposes of general information. Specifics about an individual case and specific treatment must be discussed between the patient and the treating physician. The patient is a young adult referred for evaluation for chronic sinusitis. Doctor : Good morning. What can I do for you today? Patient : I have suffered recurrent sinus infections. My primary care physician has been unable to successfully manage these and has recommended an evaluation to see if you have additional ideas. Doctor : How long have you been having recurrent infections?

85. Sinusitis - ACAAI A lot of people mistake a particularly bad cold for sinusitis. Unlike a cold,some cases of sinusitis are bacterial infections that often require http://www.acaai.org/public/advice/sinus.htm

Sinusitis A lot of people mistake a particularly bad cold for sinusitis. Many of the symptoms are the same including headache or face pain, a nasty runny nose and nasal congestion. Unlike a cold, some cases of sinusitis are bacterial infections that often require antibiotics. While mild cases of sinusitis may go away without medical intervention, sinusitis also can be serious and can require surgery if left untreated. However, a bad cold won't respond at all to antibiotics. About 31 million people develop sinusitis in the United States each year. Frequently, sinusitis follows an upper respiratory infection or a normal cold. People who have allergies, asthma, physical abnormalities in the nose or sinuses, or a compromised immune system are at a greater risk. What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the facial sinuses. The inflammation is often caused by a bacterial infection, although viruses and fungi are also implicated. Immunocompromised people can develop bacterial or fungal sinusitis. Some allergic individuals, who are not immunocompromised, can have "allergic fungal sinusitis". Acute sinusitis lasts three to eight weeks. Sinusitis lasting more than eight weeks is considered chronic. The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the skull. Normally, they are lined with a thin layer of mucus that traps dust, germs and other airborne particles. Tiny hairs in the sinuses called cilia sweep the mucus (and whatever is trapped in it) towards openings in the top of the sinuses called ostia. The ostia lead to the back of the throat where mucous slides down to the stomach. This continual process is a normal function of the body.

86. Sinusitis The most common agents responsible for acute sinusitis are Chronic sinusitisis usually caused by a combined anaerobic and aerobic bacterial infection. http://www.kcom.edu/faculty/chamberlain/Website/lectures/lecture/urisin.htm

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Return to Syllabus INFECTIONS OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT General Goal: To know the major cause(s) of these diseases, how they are transmitted, and the major manifestations of each disease. Specific Educational Objectives The student should be able to: 1. recite the common cause(s) of these disease. 2. describe the common means of transmission. 3. describe the major manifestations of this infection. 4. describe how you diagnose, treat and prevent this infection. Reading: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY by P.R. Murray, K.S. Rosenthal, G.S. Kobayashi and M.A. Pfaller, 3rd Edition. page number depends on microorganism. Mosby's Color Atlas and Text of Infectious Diseases by Christopher P. Conlon and David R. Snydman. pp.53-66. Lecture : Dr. Neal R. Chamberlain References: II. Sinusitis ETIOLOGY and EPIDEMIOLOGY The most common agents responsible for acute sinusitis are: Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Chlamydia pneumoniae- These bacteria cause over 70 percent of the infections of the paranasal sinuses. Less common causes of sinusitis are: anaerobic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes Gram-negative bacilli respiratory viruses Chronic sinusitis is usually caused by a combined anaerobic and aerobic bacterial infection.

87. Sinusitis Detailed information on sinusitis, including anatomy of the sinuses, causes,symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/sinusitis.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Child and Family Psychiatry General Pediatrics Pediatric Allergy and Asthma ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Sinusitis What are sinuses? The sinuses are cavities, or air-filled pockets, near the nasal passage. Like the nasal passage, the sinuses are lined with mucous membranes. There are four different types of sinuses: ethmoid sinus - located inside the face, around the area of the bridge of the nose. This sinus is present at birth, and continues to grow.

88. Sinusitis Detailed information on sinusitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, andtreatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_ent/sinus.cfm

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89. ► Sinusitis A medical encycopedia article on the topic sinusitis. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000647.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Sinusitis Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Sinusitis is a disorder of the sinuses surrounding the nose, where one or more of these sinuses are inflamed. Acute sinusitis typically lasts 3 to 8 weeks, whereas chronic sinusitis lasts longer. Alternative Names: Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute Causes, incidence, and risk factors: There are 4 pairs of sinuses connected to the nasal cavity by small openings called (ostia). Nasal sinuses are small mucous-lined pockets within the facial bones surrounding the nose. Normally, these sinuses make mucus that drains from the sinuses into the nose while air passes freely in and out. Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) occurs when at least one of three conditions is manifest: (1) The small openings (ostia) from the sinuses to the nose are blocked; (2) small hairs (cilia) in the sinuses that help move the normally produced mucous out are not working; and (3) too much mucous is produced, often simply a result of inflammation. Any combination of these may cause sinusitis. Sinusitis affects approximately 3 out of 1,000 people, and develops in approximately 31 million Americans alone each year. Some people never get sinusitis, and others develop sinusitis frequently (especially patients with

90. Sinusitis - UMMC An indepth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sinusitis. http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_sinusitis_000062_1.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Home Medical Reference Patient Education Sinusitis WHAT IS SINUSITIS? The Paranasal Sinuses The skull contains a number of air-filled spaces called sinuses . They perform the following functions: They reduce the weight of the skull. Provide insulation for the skull. Provide resonance for the voice. Four pairs of sinuses, known as the paranasal air sinuses , connect to the nasal passages (the two airways running through the nose) and are those that are involved in sinusitis. These sinuses are the following: Frontal sinuses (behind the forehead). Maxillary sinuses (behind the cheekbones). Ethmoid sinuses (between the eyes). Sphenoid sinuses (behind the eyes). The sinuses are hollow cavities within the facial bones. Sinuses are not fully developed until after age twelve. When people speak of sinus infections, they are most frequently referring to the maxillary and frontal sinuses. Defense System in the Sinuses Healthy sinuses are sterile and contain no bacteria. (The nasal passage, on the other hand, normally contains many bacteria that enter through the nostrils.) Maintaining sinus health depends on a cycle that involves a number of important factors and processes: The sinuses are lined with a membrane that secretes mucus, which drains down into the nasal passage from a small channel in each sinus. The mucous membranes must be intact and free of injury.

91. Practice Parameters For Sinusitus - Table Of Contents Practice Parameters for sinusitis Table Of Contents JACI - December 1998, part2 • Volume Algorithm and Annotations of sinusitis Practice Parameters http://www.jcaai.org/pp/sinus_toc.asp

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92. Complications Of Sinusitis Jay M. Dutton, MD Rush-Presbyterian-St When sinusitis is managed properly, complications rarely occur. However, insome cases chronic sinusitis may permanently injure these nerve endings. http://www.american-rhinologic.org/patientinfo.sinusitiscomplications.phtml

dmbHighlightTBItem(1,'ARTICLES'); Complications of Sinusitis Jay M. Dutton, MD Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Chicago, IL When sinusitis is managed properly, complications rarely occur. However, because of the close proximity of such structures as the intracranial cavity and the orbit, in certain circumstances these infections may spread and cause life-threatening sequelae. These complications may occur after either acute or chronic infections but do so more commonly after the former. The following list includes many of the potential complications of sinusitis, but is by no means exhaustive: Intracranial Complications - The frontal, ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses are separated from the intracranial cavity by a layer of bone (Figure 1). If the infection passes through this bone it may infect the tissue and fluid that lines the brain, causing "meningitis". In even more severe cases the infection may spread to the brain itself causing an "abscess", or collection of pus. These problems are life threatening and require prompt and aggressive treatment. Orbital Complications - The frontal, maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses sit immediately above, below, between and behind the eyes, respectively (Figure 2). For this reason, infections of any of the sinuses may spread to the orbit, causing a wide spectrum of complications from mild inflammation of the eyelid to abscesses with possible blindness.

93. Sinusitis Diagnosis Howard Levine, MD Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center Trouble with sinusitis? Wonder why your nose is blocked? sinusitis may giveyou some of the same symptoms as a cold or allergy. http://www.american-rhinologic.org/patientinfo.diagnosis.phtml

dmbHighlightTBItem(1,'ARTICLES'); Sinusitis Diagnosis Howard Levine, M.D. Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Trouble with sinusitis? Wonder why your nose is blocked? Annoyed by headaches, too? Around the world, physicians continue to increase their understanding of sinusitis. In spite of the many new methods of diagnosing and managing true sinusitis, the most important thing is being certain you actually have obtained the correct diagnosis! Sinusitis: Difficult to Determine Sinusitis may give you some of the same symptoms as a cold or allergy. In order to get to the true source of the problem, several things might be needed: Physician asks you many questions to learn your history; In office nasal exam is performed with a small nasal telescope; Computed tomographic (CT) scan of the nose and sinus is taken. Exact diagnosis. Proper treatment. Sinusitis can best be defined by determining the duration and types of symptoms. Because sinus symptoms overlap with allergy and cold symptoms, the following symptom combinations help lead one to to the correct diagnosis. Symptoms are divided into two categories: Very important Less important Very Important symptoms include the following: Facial pain or pressure Facial congestion or fullness Nasal obstruction Change in taste or smell Less important symptoms include the following: Headache Fatigue Bad breath Fever Tooth pain Cough Ear pressure For an individual to have any type of sinusitis, one of the following combinations is needed:

94. Sinus Information On Sinusitis Problems Sinus Center offers extensive sinus medical information, and a wide selection ofquality consumer reviewed and rated allergy, asthma, sinus relief products. http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/sinus_center.shtml

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95. Sinusitis FAQ This FAQ is targeted to sinusitis patients, its intent being to help them improve Acute sinusitis is often preceded by a cold, flu, or allergy attack, http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/faqs/faq-sinusitis.shtml

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96. Sinusitis sinusitis means inflammation of the sinuses or nasal passages. http://allergies.about.com/od/sinus/

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97. Allergy And Sinusitis Checklist Sinus infections are as much a part of allergy season as allergy flareups.sinusitis usually occurs when sinuses become blocked, making the sinuses a http://allergies.about.com/cs/sinusitis/a/blbayer051001.htm

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98. Sinusitis - Medtronic.com Information on the diagnosis and treatement of sinusitis. http://www.medtronic.com/sinusitis/whatis.html

Choose a link to learn more What is Sinusitis? Causes of Sinusitis Treatment Options Sinus Anatomy What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis, also referred to as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinus membranes that can be caused by a variety of reasons. Depending on the underlying cause, sinusitis can present a variety of symptoms, such as sinus congestion, sinus discharge, sinus pressure, and facial pain or headaches. Sinusitis can be either infectious or non-infectious. A virus or bacteria causes infectious sinusitis, while allergies are often the cause of non-infectious sinusitis. The medical community divides sinusitis into two basic categories: acute or chronic. Acute Sinusitis Chronic Sinusitis Chronic sinusitis is defined as sinusitis that persists for at least 12 weeks. Chronic sinusitis sometimes develops because of sinus blockage. The condition affects an estimated 32 million Americans and has become a multi-million-dollar industry for pharmaceutical companies that market symptom-relieving sinus medications. Learn more about sinusitis.

99. Sinusitis icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/manual/sinusitis.html Sinus Info Center, What is sinusitis?What is sinusitis? Learn what it really is. sinusitis occurs most often inthe maxillary sinus area. Symptoms include facial pain, which is sometimes http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/atlas/sinusitis'.htm

Sinusitis The picture on the left shows pansinusitis. All sinuses are opacified. The picture on the right shows left maxillary sinusitis. Normal sinuses are air-filled and look black. Back to Atlas Table of Contents

100. Complications Of Colds: Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Up to 5% of common colds are complicated by acute bacterial sinusitis. When acommon cold has lasted for 710 days and symptoms persist acute bacterial http://www.commoncold.org/cmplcatn.htm

Complications of Colds Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Acute Bacterial Middle Ear Infection Asthma Attacks Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis Acute Bacterial Sinusitis A cute bacterial sinusitis complicates colds in both adults and children. From a 1% to 5% of colds have this complication. ( T he major causes of the acute bacterial sinusitis are the bacteria called pneumococcus, Hemophilus influenza Moraxella , other Streptococcus species, and Staphylococcus ) Bacterial sinusitis also complicates tooth root infection, in which case it is caused by anaerobic bacteria. W hen a common cold has lasted for 7-10 days and is no better or worse, acute bacterial sinusitis may have developed and additional medical care may be required. ( A cute bacterial sinusitis requires antibiotic treatment to reduce the duration of infection and illness and to prevent serious complications such as infection around the eye, bacterial meningitis, and brain abscess. ( ) Chronic sinus disease is thought to be another complication of untreated or inadequately treated acute bacterial sinusitis.

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