How do I know if my sinusitis is chronic?

Symptoms of chronic sinusitis may include:

  1. Tenderness or pressure in the face (particularly around the nose, eyes and forehead).
  2. Post nasal drip (mucus drips down the throat).
  3. Nasal discharge (thick yellow or green discharge from nose) or a stuffy nose.
  4. Toothache, ear pain and/or headache.
  5. Cough.
  6. Tiredness.
  7. Ear pain.

What does an impacted sinus feel like?

The area of your face in the impacted sinus can be reddened and tender to the touch. You might experience swelling. Your pain can get worse when you change the position of your head or when you first get out of bed due to the increased sinus cavities pressure.

How do you fix chronic blocked sinuses?

Treatment

  1. Nasal corticosteroids.
  2. Saline nasal irrigation, with nasal sprays or solutions, reduces drainage and rinses away irritants and allergies.
  3. Oral or injected corticosteroids.
  4. Allergy medications.
  5. Aspirin desensitization treatment, if you have reactions to aspirin that cause sinusitis and nasal polyps.

Can an MRI detect sinus problems?

We conclude that because of its great sensitivity MRI will often detect abnormalities in the paranasal sinuses which are unrelated to the patients’ presenting problems.

What is Pansinus disease?

Pansinusitis is when all of the sinuses in the head become infected or inflamed. Usually, a sinus infection, or sinusitis, affects only one or two sinus groups. Pansinusitis may feel like a severe sinus infection but often clears up over time without treatment.

Does sinusitis always show up on a CT scan?

If the doctor suspects sinusitis, the scan will help diagnose that ailment. It can also evaluate if the sinuses are filled with fluid and show thickened sinus membranes. If there is any inflammation present, it will be seen on the CT scan.