ENT Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue which is the lining of sinuses. Normally, sinus is filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs can grow and cause an infection. Conditions which may cause sinus blockage include the common cold, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, or a deviated septum. In children, environmental factors that contribute to sinusitis include allergies, illness from other children, bottle drinking while lying on one's back, and smoke in the environment. In these tracks we will come across topics such as Acute sinusitis, Antimicrobial resistance profiles of ocular and nasal flora, Sinus headaches - Causes and treatment & Pediatric sinusitis. Fungal and Infectious Rhinosinusitis is caused due to microorganisms affecting the nasal membranes. Rhinosinusitis can be dealt with by inoculations, while hypersensitive rhinitis can be dealt with by intranasal corticosteroids and antihistamines.