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Chronic Ethmoid Sinusitis

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Common symptoms

嗅觉丧失、注意力不集中、面痛、息肉、神经痛、鼻塞、头晕、嗅觉障碍、牙痛、脓性分泌物

The pathology of disease

Chronic ethmoid sinusitis is chronic inflammation of the ethmoid sinuses >12 weeks, causing medial canthal pain/pressure, nasal obstruction, hyposmia, and purulent discharge, often associated with nasal polyps/allergic fungal sinusitis. Treatment: intranasal corticosteroids; saline irrigation; treat allergy; amoxicillin-clavulanate if purulent; treat polyps (steroids/biologics); endoscopic ethmoidectomy if refractory; monitor for orbital complications.

Common Symptoms

Medial canthal pressure; nasal obstruction; hyposmia; purulent discharge; polyps common

Causes and Pathogenesis

Ethmoid-ostium obstruction from allergy/polyps/structural causes chronic inflammation.

Treatment

Intranasal steroids/saline; treat allergy/polyps; antibiotics if purulent; surgery if refractory

Preventive Measures

Treat allergy/polyps; saline; avoid smoking.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT/Allergy department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.