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Acute pansinusitis

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

The sinuses are air-filled spaced around the eyes and nose. Pansinusitis refers to a condition which is characterized by infection of all sinuses. It may be caused due to hay fever, allergies, asthma, nasal polyps, deviated septum, cystic fibrosis, respiratory tract infection or conditions that affect the immune system such as HIV. In acute pansinusitis, the symptoms last less than 12 weeks.

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Signs & symptoms

Symptoms may include headache, fatigue, pain around the eyes, cheeks or nose, sore throat, toothache, fever, bad breath, problems with smell or taste, ear pressure, difficulty breathing, and nose discharges.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include nasal endoscopy, CT, MRI, allergy testing or nasal cultures.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include antibiotics, nasal steroids, allergy shots, surgeries for nasal polyps or nasal blockage and over the counter remedies including nasal irrigation, and saline drops.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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