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  • Nasal congestion

  • Stuffy nose

  • Nose is blocked

  • Blocked nose

  • Can't breathe through the nose

  • Blockage of the nose

  • Clogged nose

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Learn more about Sinusitis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is sinusitis?

Infection of the sinuses, which are cavities around the nose. The infection can be acute (lasting about a week) or chronic (lasting more than three months). It can be caused by viruses or bacteria.

Symptoms of sinusitis

  • Pain inside my cheeks, next to the nose and/or under the eyes

  • Family history of Asthma, Eczema, Allergic rhinitis or Allergic conjunctivitis

  • Runny nose with yellow or green mucus

  • Discharge of yellow or green sputum.

  • Blocked nose

  • Nasal voice

  • Runny nose

  • Throat redness

Questions your doctor may ask to check for sinusitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose sinusitis

  • Do you feel pain on the sides of your nose and under your eyes?

  • Do you have a family history of asthma, atopy, allergic rhinitis or allergic conjunctivitis?

  • Do you have yellow nasal mucus?

  • Are you experiencing a discharge of yellow or green sputum?

  • Do you have nasal congestion?

Treatment for sinusitis

Treatment depends on the duration of the inflammation. Acute (recent) sinusitis may be treated with antibiotics, but chronic (long-standing) sinusitis is usually not infectious and requires anti-inflammatory sprays instead. Surgery is an option for severe and frequent sinusitis.

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Rohini R

Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))

Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.

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