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What is Chronic Sinusitis?

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Otolaryngologist discusses What is Chronic Sinusitis?

Otolaryngologist discusses What is Chronic Sinusitis?

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Featuring Dr. Amin Javer, MD, FRCSC, FARS Otolaryngologist What is Chronic Sinusitis?

Presenter: Dr. Amin Javer, Otolaryngologist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Otolaryngologist

What is Chronic Sinusitis? ( 264 participated.)

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One of the causes of chronic sinusitis is an infection.

Explanation:

Chronic sinusitis can be caused by an infection, inflammation of the lining of the sinuses or nasal polyps.

2

Ear pain can be a symptom of chronic sinusitis.

Explanation:

There are a number of symptoms of chronic sinusitis, including ear pain, fatigue, headache, upper jaw aches, bad breath and sore throat.

3

Having asthma doesn’t increase your risk of developing chronic sinusitis.

Explanation:

There are a number of risk factors for chronic sinusitis, including asthma, a deviated nasal septum, hay fever and nasal polyps.

4

Corticosteroids are not an option for people with chronic sinusitis.

Explanation:

Corticosteroids are medications that can relieve the inflammation for severe chronic sinusitis.

5

Surgery is an option for treating chronic sinusitis.

Explanation:

Endoscopic sinus surgery can be an option for people with chronic sinusitis. However, it is usually only used if medication or other treatments don’t work.

Sinus Infections

Sinus Infections ( 145 engaged.)

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Sinus Infections

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