Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus of the nose. Along with this, just such an acute disease is a frequent reason for seeking medical help. In addition, Sinusitis occupies a leading position among all the ENT pains, both among adults and children. As for isolated sinusitis (this is an inflammation of one part of the sinus), this phenomenon is very rare.
In the event that the sinuses are repeated more often than 4 times in 30 days or more than 4 times in 12 months, then such a process is a chronic.
Causes of the disease
The development of sinusitis, as a rule, is associated with a variety of reasons, but the most common and main of them are:
Rhinitis that is chronic
Pathology of the hole between the nasal cavity and the sinus
The curvature of the partition
Frequent allergic reactions
The existence of foci of chronic infections (teeth disease, chronic tonsillitis)
Fendation, dustiness, flowering
Fungal infection
Doctors are convinced that all these causes affect the edema of the sinuses, as well as the nasal mucosa and the natural cleansing of the nose of mucus. These factors provoke the development of inflammatory processes.
Symptoms
It is known that the symptoms of the disease do not manifest themselves as vividly as in acute development. As a rule, chronic sinusitis manifests itself as follows:
Difficulty breathing
Flavor
Frequent purulent and mucous discharge from the nose
Systematic headaches
Malaise and pronounced weakness
Pain in the zone of the nasal sinuses
Polypous sinusitis (chronic)
With sinusitis of this type, doctors observe a chronic increase in the mucous membrane in the paranasal sinuses. In addition, such symptoms are accompanied by the formation of polyps, which consist of edematous fabric. They "do not give" mucus to go out, and also make breathing hard. A similar process can take place up to 5 years.
Purulent sinusitis (chronic)
This type of sinusitis is caused by bacterial pathogenic flora. In addition, doctors often observe the intoxication of the body, while the infection spreads along with blood flow. Such a factor provokes the defeat of internal organs such as liver, kidneys and light.
In most cases, doctors use conservative treatment using medicines. But if the situation is not corrected, then doctors can prescribe surgical intervention (removal of polyps, puncture of the sinuses). Physiotherapeutic methods are also actively used.
Sinusitis must be treated immediately so that this disease does not switch to a more serious stage.