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Maxillary Sinusitis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

头痛、记忆力障碍、鼻塞、乏力、鼻分泌物增多

The pathology of disease

Maxillary sinusitis is inflammation of the maxillary sinus, either acute (bacterial, with purulent discharge/facial pain/fever) or chronic (>12 weeks, with obstruction/pressure/reduced smell). Treatment: acute - amoxicillin-clavulanate; decongestants; analgesics; saline. Chronic - intranasal corticosteroids; saline; treat allergy; antibiotics if acute-on-chronic; treat dental source; endoscopic sinus surgery if refractory.

Common Symptoms

Facial pressure/pain; purulent nasal discharge; nasal obstruction; reduced smell; by acute/chronic

Causes and Pathogenesis

Ostial obstruction from allergy/virus/causes secondary bacterial infection and mucosal inflammation.

Treatment

Antibiotics (acute); intranasal steroids/saline (chronic); treat dental/allergy; surgery if refractory

Preventive Measures

Treat allergy; saline; dental care; avoid smoking.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT 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.