Peter Hwang, M.D.
Associate Professor and Director
Stanford Sinus Center Stanford, CA
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages and sinus cavities that leads to obstruction and infection of the sinuses. Typical symptoms of sinusitis are facial pressure, nasal blockage, discolored nasal discharge, post-nasal drip, and cough. Acute sinusitis is a self-limited infection, typically occurring after a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Chronic sinusitis is a more prolonged infection, typically requiring longer courses of medication, and sometimes surgery.
Dr Ferguson
Berrylin J. Ferguson, M.D. Pittsburgh, PA
Sinusitis is mucosal inflammation that involves the sinuses and frequently the nose. The sinuses are paired, air-filled structures in the face which drain into the nose. Some clinicians refer to sinusitis as rhinosinusitis in order to reflect the frequent involvement of nasal pathology and symptoms. This inflammation of the sinuses causes symptoms of increased mucus production, nasal congestion and facial pain or pressure. There may also be decreased or absent sense of smell and occasionally cough. Infectious causes of sinusitis may be associated with a fever but this is unusual. There are many disorders which can cause this inflammation in addition to infectious causes.
