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The article was professionally consulted by MSc Dang Thi Thuy Trang - Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.Acute sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses in a short period of time with rampant symptoms such as low-grade fever, runny nose, stuffy nose, headache in the face,... making the patient extremely tired. tired.
1. What is acute sinusitis?
Acute sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. The illness lasts no more than 8 weeks. If left untreated, sinusitis can recur over and over again and lead to chronic sinusitis.
2. What causes acute sinusitis?
Abnormalities in anatomy: deviated septum, medial air balloon, overgrowth of hook stage, ethmoid shadow, overgrowth of VA, nasopharyngeal tumors... Viruses, bacteria, fungi. Sinusitis caused by teeth. Systemic diseases: immunodeficiency, cystic fibrosis...
3. What are the main symptoms of acute sinusitis?
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Mild fever, fatigue. Facial pain corresponds to the sinus areas such as forehead, around the eye sockets, canines.. Runny nose: at first, the mucus thickens, yellow or green. Nasal congestion: one or both sides. Poor sense of smell, possibly loss of smell. Tinnitus . Especially note acute sinusitis in children with unclear symptoms, rapid and dangerous progression, which can cause complications in the eyes such as: swollen eyelids....
4. How to take care when sick?
Absolutely adhere to the treatment principles: Use prescription drugs: right dose, right time, should not arbitrarily change drugs, stop drugs. Timely re-examination. Rinse your nose as directed. Wash your nose at least 2-3 times a day. Use warm physiological saline or nasal cleaning solution as recommended by the manufacturer. If nasal congestion is severe, use a vasoconstrictor before rinsing the nose. Clean and dry the nasal irrigation device. Daily oral hygiene. Keep the body warm. Use an air humidifier. Wash hands frequently. Enhance nutrition, drink lots of fruit juices to supplement vitamins to increase resistance. Reasonable rest regime: Limit heavy labor and strenuous exercise during illness. Avoid smoking and exposure to polluted environments, dust...
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5. What complications will acute sinusitis leave untreated?
Acute and chronic otitis media. Respiratory complications: pharyngitis, laryngitis, chronic bronchitis. Eye: inflammation, orbital abscess, post-ocular optic neuritis... Intracranial: meningitis, brain abscess, cavernous sinusitis. There are also some other complications such as nervous breakdown, depression...
6. How to prevent acute sinusitis?
Good treatment of infections in the nose and throat such as rhinitis, VA, tonsillitis,... Oral hygiene, treatment of dental diseases... Avoid irritating factors such as tobacco, smoke, dust ... should wear a mask when going out. Clean the nose and throat every day. Keep warm when it's cold. Avoid stress.
7. When to see the doctor right away?
When the symptoms increase or there are any unusual manifestations:
Swelling of the face, eyelids. Headache and facial pain do not go away. Tinnitus a lot, ear pain. Loss of smell. Continuous high fever. Blurry vision, double vision... Otolaryngology - Vinmec International General Hospital specializes in examining and treating common ear, nose and throat diseases such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, sore throat, tinnitus, inflammation. non-allergic rhinitis, otitis media, throat cancer; tumors of the head, face and neck, congenital malformations of the ear, nose and throat area by common surgical methods.
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