{"id":217,"date":"2022-01-06T21:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcloudent.fm1.dev\/allergist\/sinusitis\/"},"modified":"2023-06-12T08:54:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T14:54:34","slug":"sinusitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/ent\/sinusitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinusitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a sinus infection?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This interferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to breathing difficulties, pain and pressure. 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Additional tests utilizing nasal endoscopy, CT scans, MRIs and allergy tests can be used to help confirm the diagnosis.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is sinusitis treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Treatments will vary depending upon the severity of your sinusitis and whether it\u2019s an acute or chronic condition. Saline nasal sprays and corticosteroids are useful for rinsing your nasal passages and relieving inflammation. Decongestants are a good short-term solution, but extended use can actually worsen the condition. Antibiotics are usually prescribed for bacterial infections. Antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays, saline washes and oral steroids all provide long-term relief. More permanent solutions such as immunotherapy (allergy shots) or surgery can bring relief to those suffering from chronic sinusitis.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This interferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to sinus blockage, breathing difficulties, pain and pressure. When the condition persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is considered chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Sinusitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sinus-pressure-1536x1022.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sinus-pressure-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sinus-pressure-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sinus-pressure-256x170.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sinus-pressure.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sinusitis is the number one reported chronic condition in the United States,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3270367\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affecting an estimated<\/a>&nbsp;37 million Americans. It\u2019s most often caused by an infection brought on by a cold or allergies, but may also be the result of nasal polyps, a deviated septum, trauma to the face, complications from immune system disorders or tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Sinusitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals suffering from sinusitis experience a variety of cold-like symptoms such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/ent\/congestion-stuffy-nose\/\">nasal congestion<\/a>&nbsp;and discharge, postnasal drip, sore throat, facial pressure and swelling,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/ent\/loss-of-smell\/\">loss of smell<\/a>&nbsp;and taste, headache, fever, fatigue and bad breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious complications can include asthma attacks, meningitis and vision problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Sinusitis Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a physical examination and a review of your medical history, an ENT will inspect your nasal passages for polyps and other abnormalities and check for inflammation and a buildup of fluid. Additional tests utilizing nasal endoscopy, CT scans and allergy tests can be used to help confirm the diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Sinusitis Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatments will vary depending on the severity of your sinusitis and whether it\u2019s an acute or chronic condition. Saline nasal sprays, sinus rinses, topical steroid sprays and even steroids by mouth are useful for rinsing your nasal passages and relieving inflammation. Decongestants are a good short-term solution, but extended use can actually&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279484\/#:~:text=such%20as%20meningitis.-,Decongestant%20nose%20drops,-Decongestant%20nose%20drops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worsen the condition<\/a>. Antibiotics are usually prescribed for bacterial infections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More permanent solutions such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/allergist\/allergy-immunotherapy\/\">immunotherapy (allergy shots)<\/a>\u00a0or surgery can bring relief to those suffering from chronic sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<span>Call St. Cloud Ear, Nose &#038; Throat for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/span>\r\n<a href=\"tel:+13202520233\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(320) 252-0233<\/span><\/a>\r\n<svg class=\"content-cta-accent\" width=\"742\" height=\"74\" viewBox=\"0 0 742 74\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 28C1 28 88.2316 51.1442 313.093 62.5852C537.955 74.0261 741 72.9747 741 72.9747\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 1C1 1 88.2316 35.4592 313.093 52.4935C537.955 69.5277 741 67.9623 741 67.9623\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\r\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This interferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to sinus blockage, breathing difficulties, pain and pressure. When the condition persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is considered chronic. What Causes Sinusitis? Sinusitis is the number one reported chronic condition in the United States,&nbsp;affecting&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":83,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the sinus tissues. 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