What is sinusitis?

Inflammation: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses (in your head and face). It can be caused by infection or allergies, but usually a virus. Antibiotics don't have benefit for most people with sinusitis (they usually resolve on their own in 10-14 days). Things like neti pots, Ibuprofen and decongestants help with the symptoms. Antibiotics used improperly just cause yeast infections and resistant bugs.

Inflammation : Inflammation of the sinuses.

"Itis" =inflammation: Inflammation of the sinuses. It usually starts out as viral and can turn into a bacterial infection. If it last more than 10 days you need antibiotics. If it is less than OTC meds are best. If it last more than 3 months it's termed chronic sinusitis. If you get 4-6 per year then you have recurrent acute sinusitis.

Sinus infection: Sinus infections are caused by blockage of the sinus cavities. These may be bacterial or viral in nature. Symptoms include fevers, malaise, nasal congestion, & pressure in the face and cheek area. Depending on the cause and severity, treatments include nasal rinses, antibiotics and steroids.

InflammationOfSinus: Sinusitis by definition is an inflammation of the mucous membrane that line the paranasal sinuses.It can be Acute that is caused by infection and lasts for up to 4 weeks Recurrent when 4 or more episodes of acute sinusitis Subacute lasting 4to12 weeks Chronic when it lasts more than 12 weeks Most are caused by viruses and bacteria Pesents with congestion,fever,facial pain and thick nasal dischar