infection⚑ High burden in India
Sinusitis
, also known as rhinosinusitis and commonly known as a , is an of the that line the resulting in symptoms that may include production of thick nasal , 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,
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1. Sinusitis is inflammation of the lining of what?
2. Common symptoms of sinusitis include what?
3. Sinusitis can be caused by what?
4. Which helps prevent sinusitis?
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