Question 1

can sinusitis cause sepsis?

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Sinusitis: Hello, sinusitis is a condition of inflammation of the lining in the sinus cavities. The most common reason is infectious. Any infection can lead to sepsis. Fortunately, medical care in the us is widely available so sepsis is rare but still present. Especially in people who are at increased risk for infection. Like those who are immunocompromised.  Sepsis is most commonly treated in a hospital.

Question 2

is there any consensus in the cause of chronic sinusitis being related to molds as a 1990's study showed ?  i have a postnasal drip 24/7.

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Not really: Chronic sinusitis can be secondary to several ailments, from a variety of nasal allergies, and not only mold, to immunodeficiency or polyps or anatomical abnormalities in the sinuses. You need to be tested for environmental allergies and treated appropriately.

Question 3

what is the cause of sinusitis in general?

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Drainage: Sinus health is all about drainage - if they can drain, they'll be fine. When swelling associated with allergies or either a bacterial or viral infection advances enough to interfere with sinus drainage, they can get infected, and pressure can build up into a sinus headache. Once the swelling goes down to the point the sinuses can drain again, they'll heal.

Question 4

what bacteria cause sinusitis?

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Many different ones: Acute sinusitis is usually caused by some bacteria and chronic sinusitis is often cause by different ones.  Oftentimes the infection may have more than one bacteria.  The exact bacteria isn't generally important in acute sinusitis, as they usually respond well to typical antibiotics.  If you have chronic sinusitis your ENT may recommend a culture of your nose to further investigate things.

Question 5

can a lung nodule be caused by sinusitis?

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No: Sinusitis is not typically related to lung nodules.

Question 6

does sinusitis cause body aches, neck pain and facial pain?

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May: Along with the viral syndrome , a variety of symptoms.
Ache over any of the sinuses, runny nose, fever, malaise, nausea etc.

Question 7

can sinusitis cause blurred vision and sensitivity to light?

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Sinusitis: No. You may have one of the major but rare complications of sinusitis with extension of infection into the central nervous system, either as a brain abscess or other infection of the spaces created by the linings of the brain. You should be seen immediately by a doctor and will probably undergo emergency imaging studies and consultation with an ophthalmologist and possibly an infect dis expert.

Question 8

please tell me, could sinusitis cause fatigue and muscle spasms?

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Yes: To fatigue, unlikely to m. Spasms.

Question 9

can chronic maxillary sinusitis cause drowsiness, foggy feeling?

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Maxillary Sinusitis: Greetings. Yes, chronic sinusitis can indeed cause fatigue, drowsiness and feeling like you are "in a fog". Our immune system is stressed with a sinus infection and thus is weakened. Over the counter saline nasal/sinus rinse 2-3 x/day the follow your evening dose with a steroid nasal spray as directed. This will help reduce inflammation. If after 5 days, your still ill, see your doctor.

Question 10

can allergies cause pressure in head/nose area that resembles sinusitis?

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Yes. : An allergy med with a decongestant can help   Some if there are kept begin the pharmacy counter.

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