Problems with the Sinuses
Find your symptom below:
With chronic sinusitis you may experience the following symptoms:
Nasal stuffiness, nasal speech
Nasal discharge (of any character from thin to thick and from clear to purulent)
Postnasal drip
Facial fullness, discomfort, and headache
Chronic cough without phlegm
Reduced sense of smell
Sore throat
Smelly breath
Malaise
Easy fatigability
Loss of appetite
Flare up of asthma
Tooth ache
Visual disturbances
Sneezing
Stuffy ears
Unpleasant taste
Fever of unknown origin
In children, symptoms may include irritability, snoring, mouth breathing, feeding difficulty and nasal speech.
What are the sinuses?
The sinuses are small, air filled spaces inside the cheekbones and forehead. They make some mucus which drains into the nose through small channels
What Causes Sinus Problems?
Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones between your eyes, behind your cheekbone, and in the forehead. They produce mucus, which helps keep the inside of your nose moist. That, in turn, helps protect against dust, allergens, and pollutants.
If the tissue in your nose is swollen from allergies, a cold, or environmental triggers, it can block the sinus passages. Your sinuses can’t drain, you may feel pain, and you will be at much higher risk of sinus infections.
Complications from chronic sinusitis?
It can be unpleasant living with untreated chronic sinusitis and with the persistent symptoms but serious complications are uncommon.
Children are more prone to complications than adults. Swelling or redness of an eyelid or cheek in a child with sinusitis should be reported to a doctor urgently.



