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Sinusitis

Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis and commonly known as a sinus , is an of the that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms that may include production of thick nasal mucus, nasal congestion, facial congestion, facial pain, facial pressure, loss of smell, or fever.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

  • ·nasal discharge, nasal blockage, facial pain, reduction or loss of smell, fever

Causes — why it happens

  • · (, , viral), allergies, air pollution, structural problems in the nose

How it's found

  • ·Usually based on symptoms

Prevention

  • ·handwashing, vaccinations, avoiding smoking

Treatment

  • ·Pain medications, nasal , nasal irrigation, antibiotic
Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.