101. Sinusitis Center - Education Resource For Sinus Infection Sufferers sinusitis Center welcome page with information on the center and sinusitis orsinus infections. http://www.sinusitiscenter.com/

Updated guidelines released by the Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership (SAHP) highlight their belief in the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS), more commonly known as sinusitis ... more info... Sinusitis: Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses-the hollow cavities found within the cheek bones and near the eyes. The inflammation is usually triggered by inadequate draining due to allergies, infections or structural problems of the nose such as narrow drainage passages or a deviated septum. (source: AAAAI) Welcome to Sinusitis Center Sinusitis affects tens of millions of Americans each year. At the Sinusitis Center, we are dedicated to providing you with the latest educational information available on this condition. Please rely on Sinusitis Center when you want to find out about sinusitis related news, studies, and treatment options. Sinusitis Center's goal is to provide accurate and useful information about sinus infections, providing the latest news on treatment options and insight into current and future sinusitis research.

102. AllRefer Health - Sinusitis (Acute Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Sinusitis - Acute sinusitis (Acute sinusitis, Sinus Infection, sinusitis Acute) information centercovers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, http://health.allrefer.com/health/sinusitis-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Sinusitis Sinusitis Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Acute Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Sinusitis - Acute Definition Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses. This is generally caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. The sinuses are air-filled spaces around the forehead, cheeks, and eyes that are lined with mucous membranes. Healthy sinuses are sterile (meaning that they contain no bacteria or other organisms) and open, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate in the nasal passages. When inflamed, the sinuses become blocked with mucus and can become infected. Each year, over 30 million people (adults and children alike) get sinusitis.

103. AllRefer Health - Chronic Sinusitis (Chronic Sinus Infection, Chronic Sinusitis) sinusitis Chronic (Chronic Sinus Infection, Chronic sinusitis) informationcenter covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, http://health.allrefer.com/health/sinusitis-chronic-info.html

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104. Acute Sinusitis- Pulmonology Acute sinusitis is a bacterial infection in one or more sinuses, which includethe maxillary, ethmoid, and frontal sinuses. Acute sinusitis is typically http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/sinusitis/

Home Search SiteMap Contact Us ... Physician Board ACUTE SINUSITIS Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment CONDITIONS Anemia ARDS Asthma Bronchitis ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Tuberculosis DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CT Scan MRI Scan RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Glossary Links ... What Is a Pulmonologist? ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Acute sinusitis is a bacterial infection in one or more sinuses, which include the maxillary, ethmoid, and frontal sinuses. Acute sinusitis is typically preceded by a viral upper respiratory infection (URI), such as the common cold. Incidence and Prevalence Approximately 15% of people in the United States suffer from sinusitis, and about 30 million seek treatment each year. One-third of people who experience a URI develop acute sinusitis. Causes and Risk Factors Acute sinusitis usually occurs following a viral URI and may also occur with allergies and fungal infection that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes. Swollen mucous membranes trap and promote the growth of bacteria that cause infection, such as Haemophilus influenzae , streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci, because swelling prevents normal drainage from the sinus opening (ostium). Maxillary sinusitis is also associated with chronic dental infection.

105. NEJM -- Tsunami Sinusitis Images in Clinical Medicine from The New England Journal of Medicine Tsunamisinusitis. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/352/25/e23

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Volume 352:e23 June 23, 2005 Number 25 Tsunami Sinusitis PDF Supplementary Material Add to Personal Archive Add to Citation Manager ... PubMed Citation View larger version [in this window] [in a new window] A 35-year-old man was brought to the hospital after sustaining injuries associated with the tsunami in Southeast Asia on December 26, 2004. The patient had inhaled seawater when he nearly drowned. In addition, he had sustained multiple injuries, including a scalp laceration and torn right anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments. He had sinus discomfort but no difficulty breathing. Computed tomographic scanning showed fluid and opaque material in the ethmoid (Panel A, arrowhead), maxillary (Panel B, arrowhead), and sphenoid sinuses (Panel C, arrowhead). (For comparison, normally aerated sinuses from another patient can be seen in the Supplementary Appendix , available with the full text of this article at www.nejm.org.) The patient underwent bilateral antral washout, during which green-colored purulent material and sand were removed. Culture of material obtained from the maxillary sinuses showed Aeromonas veronii, Klebsiella pneumoniae

106. Sinusitis, Treatment Options, UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pi sinusitis. Treatment Options. Prevention Treatment at UPMC. Treatment for sinusitisoften involves selfhelp measures, such as increasing your fluid intake http://sinusitis.upmc.com/Treatment.htm

Home var ppb = "Sinusitis Treatment Options Prevention Treatment at UPMC Treatment for sinusitis often involves self-help measures, such as increasing your fluid intake to help keep your nasal secretions thin as well as steam treatments (e.g., using a humidifier or breathing in steam from a bowl filled with hot water). When necessary, medications may include: mucous thinners Thick postnasal discharge is a common allergy symptom. A mucous thinner allows the mucus to drain better by thinning it so that the patient is less aware of the discharge. Having postnasal discharge is not abnormal. The average person's nose and sinus cavities produce as much as a liter of discharge each day. The discharge is transported as a thick mucous blanket to the back of the nose. The mucous usually goes down the throat during swallowing. antihistamines The body releases histamine during an allergy attack. Histamine causes sneezing, itching, and wheezing. An antihistamine, by blocking histamine receptors, blocks allergic reactions.

107. Auckland Allergy Clinic - Sinusitis Auckland Allergy Clinic offers information about diagnosis, management andtreatment of asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis, bronchitis, dermatitis, eczema, http://www.allergyclinic.co.nz/guides/31.html

Sinusitis Sinus disease is frequently encountered in general practice, and it has been estimated that 0.5% of viral upper respiratory tract infection result in acute sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is also a very common condition and affects 31 to 35 million Americans. The most frequent underlying cause is obstruction of the ostiomeatal complex (the area in the nose where the paranasal sinuses drain to) due to allergic rhinitis. In general, any one with recurrent disease (2 or more episodes of sinusitis for 2 or more years) should be evaluated for an underlying problem, which may predispose to recurring infections. The commonest underlying causes of sinusitis are shown below: Conditions that predispose to chronic sinusitis: Allergic rhinitis (50 to 60% of cases) Non-allergic rhinitis (vasomotor) (20-30%) Anatomic abnormality, including septal deviation (20-30%)

108. InteliHealth: Chronic Sinusitis InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information.For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10414.html

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109. Sinusitis ( Sinus Infections) - DrGreene.com Read an article that addresses the levels of infection in the lining of the sinuscavity. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1188.html

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110. JHBMC: Sinusitis If you are one of the more than 31 million people who have sinusitis, you knowit s nothing sinusitis is the most common chronic illness in the country. http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/OPA/baynews/sp1997/sinus.html

Bayview News Sinusitis: Nothing to Sneeze At by Sandy Reckert-Reusing If you are one of the more than 31 million people who have sinusitis, you know it's nothing to sneeze at. Sinusitis is the most common chronic illness in the country. Many people suffer for years with sinusitis, unaware that help is available. They lose time from work and school and endure painful symptoms, such as a headache, runny or stuffy nose and ears and facial pain that over-the-counter decongestants and antihistamines don't seem to help. Often, people bear sinusitis in silence because its symptoms are often difficult to distinguish from colds or allergies. In fact, many acute bacterial sinusitis infections are usually preceded by a cold or allergy attack. Most sufferers never see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment with an antibiotic to prevent future complications. "If your cold lasts longer than a week and doesn't get better, there's a good chance bacteria has moved in, causing a sinus infection," says Donald Leopold, M.D., chairman of the department of otolaryngology – head & neck surgery at Hopkins Bayview. According to Dr. Leopold, sinusitis occurs when mucous membranes in the nasal cavity become swollen. Mucous backs up, resulting in a build-up of bacteria in the sinuses. "Air can't enter the sinuses and mucous doesn't drain. It's like a stagnant pond–warm, dark, moist–the perfect environment for bacteria to set up shop and multiply." When one sinus region is infected, membranes near it become inflamed and their adjacent regions then become infected. In a healthy nose, sinuses drain naturally through a small opening called the ostia. Someone with sinus problems experiences a complete closure of the ostia, which, over time, causes sinus membranes to become scarred and swollen.

111. Allergy Prevention - The Connection Between Allergies And Sinusitis article on connection between sinusitis and allergies, where allergic reactionscause sinuses to swell, similar treatments, sinusitis symptoms, and allergic http://www.allergypreventioncenter.com/articles/allergiesandsinusitis.html

Home Articles The Connection Between Allergies and Sinusitis Allergies and Sinusitis Hay fever and other allergic reactions can be contributing factors to sinusitis. Allergies can trigger swelling in the sinus and nasal mucous linings. The swelling can cause sinus passages to close up, trapping bacteria in the upper respiratory tract. Bacteria in the sinuses can develop into a sinus infection. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the hollow cavities around the eyes and nose known as the nasal sinuses. While allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. Symptoms of sinusitis can vary depending on the level of inflammation and the area inflamed. Allergy and Sinusitis Symptoms Frequent allergic reactions, resulting in sinusitis, can cause sinusitis to become a chronic condition. Chronic sinusitis sufferers have frequent and ongoing inflammation of the sinus membranes. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases lists several symptoms that are associated with sinusitis. Some symptoms include: Headache in the morning Pain when pressure is applied to the forehead over the frontal sinuses Aching in the upper jaw and teeth along with tender cheeks

112. Dr. Grossan, The ENT On-Line Consultant - Sinusitis, Allergies, Colds & Preventi sinusitis, ear, nose, throat, and SCUBArelated problem advice by Dr. Grossan,a specialist and author. Treatment without drugs. Special advice is offered http://www.ent-consult.com/

Dr. Grossan *On-line* Consultant . . . Prevention, Natural Cures, Drugless Relief, Avoiding Surgery . . . Drug-Free Relief of Sinusitis and Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems [For Divers] [Ear] [Throat] [Miscellaneous] ... How to Prevent Colds While Flying Did you know that sinus irrigation prevents the common cold Sinus Headaches Post-Nasal Drip (a runny nose) Sinusitis for Patients (A Drug-Free Approach) Sinus Disease: More on sinusitis and other sinus problems (for health professionals too) Empty Nose Syndrome (Look here if your sinus surgery went bad.) What to do about Allergies or Hay Fever Seasonal Allergies Can Be Prevented ... Additives and preservatives in saline and nasal sprays. Do you use saline spray or saline for irrigation? Do you use nosedrops? Check the ingredients - the additives could be worse than the nose problem. Does your Partner Complain of Your snoring? Chronic Cough with Asthma or Allergy Chicken Soup for Asthma and Allergies (check out the full article in the November 1998 issue of Coping with Asthma and Allergies Cystic Fibrosis and Sinusitis New Research Suggests Ways of Avoiding Sinus Surgery (Wall Street Journal) Do I need sinus surgery?

113. Cystic Fibrosis And Sinusitis Dr. Grossan, an ENT specialist and author gives special advice on ear, nose,throat, problems for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients. http://www.ent-consult.com/cystic_fibrosis.html

Dr. Grossan's Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant Pages Cystic Fibrosis and Sinusitis Medicine has advanced the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) significantly in the past 10 years. Various measures that clear the lungs are becoming standardized. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as other support groups have been contributing not only to uncovering a cure but in helping the patient and their families as well. In 1989 the gene etiology of this condition was recognized and gene therapy is now being actively pursued. The CF patient fails to have normal mucus clearance. Thick tenacious mucus keeps bacteria from being cleared and prevents antibiotics from being effective. Clearance of mucus from the chest therefore is a paramount treatment objective. Various physical therapy methods include chest percussion, forceful exhalation, various dilators, postural drainage. The flutter device uses sound vibration to help reduce the thickness of the mucus. Inhalation of drugs that break down the structure of the mucus are in use. A similar thick fluid causes sinus infections. Nasal polyps are common. This is a type of bag of water where the liquid is maintained within the cell so that the cell expands and blocks the nose. A mucocele can develop, often in the frontal sinus. This is a similar bag of water within a membrane that expands and puts pressure on the sinus wall. Headaches in the frontal sinus area - above the eyes - is a common sign.

114. Diseases - Sinusitis - National Jewish Medical And Research Center They may be prone to developing sinusitis because their smaller sinus passages The symptoms of chronic sinusitis may vary greatly and last for months or http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/allergy/about/conditions/sin

Skip to Content About National Jewish Disease Information Patient Information ... Contact Us You are here: National Jewish Home Disease Information Diseases We Treat Allergy ... Related Allergic Conditions What is Sinusitis More About: Related Allergic Conditions About Hay Fever About Rhinitis Allergies and Asthma Eczema and Skin Antibiotics ... Who Gets Eczema Questions? Talk to a LUNG LINE nurse at 1-800-222-LUNG or e-mail us Sinusitis What are Sinuses? Sinuses are a part of the upper respiratory system. Adults and older children have four groups of sinus cavities located within the bones surrounding the nose. Very young children have small sinus passages rather than fully formed sinuses. They may be prone to developing sinusitis because their smaller sinus passages become obstructed more easily. To work properly, the sinuses need adequate mucus drainage and a functioning immune system to fight off infections. What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the mucous membranes that line the sinus cavities. This can interfere with normal sinus drainage and cause increased mucus production. Untreated and prolonged sinus inflammation can lead to infection and increased symptoms. The drainage from the nose and sinuses is known as post-nasal drip. Who Develops Sinusitis?

115. MEEI-Rhinology(Sinus) sinusitis (or infection of the sinuses) may involve one or more of the sinuses, When the drainage and ventilation of the sinuses are blocked, sinusitis http://www.meei.harvard.edu/shared/oto/rhino.php

Find a Disease/Condition Employment Contact Us Site Map The menu has downgraded. It is at the bottom of this page. home > otolaryngology department > sinuses The Sinuses The sinuses are mucosa-lined cavities in the skull bones. Normally, their secretions drain into the nasal cavities through openings or ducts. These ducts also ensure their necessary ventilation. There are four sinuses on each side of the face, housed in the skull bones that carry the same names: the frontal sinuses are located above the eyes, the maxillary sinuses below the eyes, the ethmoid sinuses between the eyes, and the spheroid sinuses behind the eyes. Causes of Sinusitis Sinusitis (or infection of the sinuses) may involve one or more of the sinuses, on one or both sides. When the drainage and ventilation of the sinuses are blocked, sinusitis usually sets in. The most common causes of blockage include nasal allergies; the common cold; or anatomic blockage related to large or deviated structures, such as a deviated septum, polyps, or other rare lesions. Sinusitis may be acute, chronic or recurrent. Symptoms Symptoms vary. They include pressure pains or discomfort over the involved sinuses, nasal discharge, post-nasal drip, nasal blockage, and even cough. A feeling of malaise may be present. Complicated cases may exhibit more severe or other symptoms.

116. Pediatrics In Review -- Sign In Page Describe the clinical presentation of acute and chronic sinusitis. Describe themicrobiology of acute bacterial sinusitis. http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/22/4/111

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117. AAAAI Patient/Public Resource Center - Tip 23: Sinusitis sinusitis may be acute or chronic, lasting for months or years if inadequately sinusitis, which also adversely affects the nose, eyes, or middle ear, http://madang.ajou.ac.kr/~ydpark/archive/allergy/tip23.html

Tip 23: Sinusitis Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses. Nasal sinuses are hollow cavities within the cheek bones found around and behind the nose. Researchers believe that the primary functions of these sinuses are to warm, moisten and filter the air in the nasal cavity. They also play a role in our ability to vocalize certain sounds. Sinusitis may be acute or chronic, lasting for months or years if inadequately treated. Symptoms Sinusitis, which also adversely affects the nose, eyes, or middle ear, may be indicated by fever, cough, tiredness, a plugged up nose, and bad tasting post-nasal drip. Additional evidence is colored, thick nasal drainage, feelings of facial fullness, head congestion, headache, and toothache. These signs and symptoms vary depending on the severity of the inflammation and which sinuses are involved only a few signs or all signs may be present. You should consult your physician promptly if these symptoms develop. Causes of Sinusitis There are two types of sinusitis. The first is acute sinusitis, which is caused by bacterial infection in most cases, and usually occurs as a late complication of a viral respiratory infection such as the common cold. The second type is chronic sinusitis, which may be caused by bacterial infection, but more often is an autoimmune disorder similar to bronchial asthma. Although colds are the most common cause of acute sinusitis, those with allergies may also be predisposed to the development of sinusitis. Immunologic problems or structural problems also may lead to chronic sinus infections.

118. Diagnosis And Treatment Of Uncomplicated Acute Sinusitis In Children, Supplement Acute sinusitis in Children, Supplement. October 2000. Please Note This evidencereport has not been updated within the past 5 years and is therefore no http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/sinuschtp.htm

Acute Sinusitis in Children, Supplement October 2000 Please Note: This evidence report has not been updated within the past 5 years and is therefore no longer considered current. It is maintained for archival purposes only View or download Summary/Report Clinical Focus* What is the evidence for the efficacy of various antibiotics in children with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis? What is the evidence for the efficacy of various ancillary regimens that do not include antibiotics in the treatment of children with acute sinusitis? What is the diagnostic accuracy and concordance of clinical symptoms, radiography and other imaging methods, and aspiration for the diagnosis of acute sinusitis in children? *Addressed in the summary or evidence report. Diagnosis and Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Sinusitis in Children, Supplement Summary (Publication No. 01-E007) Evidence Report (Publication No. 01-E005) Evidence-based Practice Center: New England Medical Center Topic Nominators: American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians Return to Quick Menu: Archived Evidence Report Topics Return to Evidence-based Practice

119. Sinusitis - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. acute sinusitis occurs quickly and improves with the appropriate treatment. http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/respire/sinusiti.html

Day Hospital Pulmonary Function Laboratory Pulmonary Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Care Services ... Sleep Service at Packard Children's Hospital Encourages Sweet Dreams Respiratory Disorders 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. maxillary sinus - located inside the face, around the area of the cheeks. This sinus is also present at birth, and continues to grow. frontal sinus - located inside the face, in the area of the forehead. This sinus does not develop until around 7 years of age. sphenoid sinus - located deep in the face, behind the nose. This sinus does not develop until adolescence. What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. These infections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation. There are three types of sinusitis: acute sinusitis - occurs quickly and improves with the appropriate treatment.

120. Probability Of Sinusitis Clinical evaluation for sinusitis. Making the diagnosis by history and physical Outcome sinusitis. Definition 4 radiographic views showing air fluid http://www.mssm.edu/medicine/general-medicine/ebm/CPR/sinusitis.html

Probability of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Williams, J. W., Jr., D. L. Simel, et al. (1992). "Clinical evaluation for sinusitis. Making the diagnosis by history and physical examination." Ann Intern Med 117(9): 705-10. Important CPR Information Maxillary Toothache History of colored nasal discharge No improvement with decongestants Abnormal transillumination Purulent secretions on examination Probability of acute sinusitis: Return Critical Appraisal of CPR Return Outcome: Sinusitis Definition: 4 radiographic views showing air fluid level, or mucous membrane thickening of at least 6mm. Prevelance: 38% Blinded assessment Potential weakness: Actual gold standard is sinus aspiration with bacteriologic culture. Potential weakness: CT may be more sensitive, but is less specific. Predictive Variables Assessed the sensitivity/specificty of 16 symptoms and 5 signs Blind assessment Patient Population 247 consecutive male patients, median age=50 years, median duration of symptoms=11.5 days. Inclusion criteria: facial pain (not related to trauma)

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