There are number of factors that cause sinusitis. The most common occurs when a cold causes swelling and congestion on the lining of the nose. Sinusitis may begin as a viral infection but within a few days it can develop into a bacterial infection. In many sinusitis patients, there may be one or more preexisting condition that adds to the problem. These include allergies, nasal polyps and nasal...

Sinusitis infections usually begin with cold or allergy symptoms such as runny nose, cough, and congestion. But it is important to know the difference because it is not taken care of in time, it can lead to more severe symptoms. A sinusitis infection usually is caused by a cold or an allergy. When a cold or allergy occurs, swelling of the sinus cavity lining happens. When bacteria...

Sinuses are mucous filled cavities in the head which help reduce the weight of the skull, insulate it and resonate the voice. There are four sinus cavities, the sphenoid, the ethmoid, the frontal and the maxillary. Sinus infection is the inflammation of the lining of these cavities due to an infection or allergy. Severe sinus disease can also create life threatening situations. A normal sinus...

Chronic sinusitis is one type of sinusitis that rarely occurs to people. It usually takes a longer time to clear up than the other types of sinusitis conditions. A combination of numerous factors is said to be responsible for the occurrence of chronic sinusitis one of them being allergic reactions from substances such as pollen, mold and dust. When these allergens (factors that contribute to...