Sinusitis – also known as rhinosinusitis – is an inflammation of the tissue lining of the sinuses that afflicts millions of people each year.
Normally, sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) can grow and cause an infection. Structural issues such as narrowed drainage anatomy are often associated with sinusitis.
There are four types of sinuses – maxillary (behind the cheek bones), ethmoid (between the eyes), frontal (in the forehead) and sphenoid (behind the eyes). All of these sinuses can be affected by sinusitis. The majority of cases involve the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses
Facial congestion/fullness - Nasal obstruction/blockage - Nasal discharge - Fever - Headaches - Fatigue - Dental Pain - Bad breath
The Sino-Nasal Outcomes Test-20 (SNOT- 20) is a health-related, quality-of-life questionnaire used to measure the physical and emotional impact of sinusitis. Administered by a physician, the test is designed to identify 20 symptoms and social/emotional consequences associated with sinusitis and may be performed before and/or after treatment.