How reliable is a CT scan of the sinuses in a patient who does not respond to an initial extended course of antimicrobial treatment for sinusitis? — Lisa Gordon, PA-C, New Port Richey, Fla. There is ...
The world's first international remote training session utilizing advanced 3D sinus models and a telemedicine system has taken place, highlighting a new mode of medical training in the Covid-19 era.
Mucocoeles are common, expansile cyst-like lesions affecting the paranasal sinuses. 1 The majority occur in the frontal sinus, followed by ethmoid sinus, maxillary sinus, and sphenoid sinus. They grow ...
You've got a stuffy nose, a cough, and maybe even a sore throat. It seems like a regular cold. But after several days, your symptoms aren't getting better. Can a cold turn into a sinus infection? The ...
(Health.com) Sinus infections, the cause of untold misery, strike about 37 million people in the U.S. each year. On the surface of things, the cause of sinus trouble is clear. Teeny holes that connect ...
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Sinus infections and what causes them

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Acute sinus infections often start with allergies or a viral infection.Recurrent sinus infections occur when you have multiple sinus infections ...
Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is a fungal infection that affects your nasal passages and sinuses. Typical symptoms include nasal congestion and polyps. Medications and home treatments ...