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Sinusitis, also known as sinus infection or rhinosinusitis, is a very common condition where the paranasal sinuses are inflamed, causing congested nose, headache and facial pain.
Paranasal sinuses are air cavities in the bones of the skull. There are four pairs of sinuses located on either side of the head. They are the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses.
The sinuses are lined with respiratory epithelium producing mucus. The mucus drains into the nasal cavity through small openings. Impaired sinus drainage has been associated with inflammation of sinuses. When a sinus is blocked, fluid builds up, making it a favorable environment for bacteria or viruses grow and cause infection.
A typical sinusitis symptom is described as a dull pain or constant pressure commonly localized to the affected sinus. The pain may worsen when the person bends over or while lying down. Symptoms often start on one side of the head and spread to the other side. Acute sinusitis may be also be accompanied by thick nasal discharge of yellow greenish color.
Sinusitis can be caused by:
- Allergy(allergic rhinitis): allergens such as pollen, pet dander… may trigger inflammatory response of the mucosa of the nose and sinuses, resulting in excess mucus production, nasal congestion, sneezing and itching.
- Infection: infection usually occurs as a complication of a common cold. Impaired sinus drainage due to inflammation of nasal mucosa during a cold often leads to infection of the sinus itself. Cold-like symptoms plus headache, facial pain or pressure are common complaints.
- Other conditions that cause blockage of sinus drainage. These include: structural abnormalities such as deviated nasal septum; formation of nasal polyps.
Treatments vary depending on the cause of sinusitis:
- For allergy: intranasal corticosteroids are commonly used.
- For viral infection: symptom relief medications such as nasal spray for irrigation and decongestion; other conservative treatment for common cold such as rest and drinking plenty of fluid.
- For bacterial infection: antibiotics may be prescribed.
- For recurrent or chronic sinusitis due to structural abnormalities or nasal polyps, nasal surgery may be recommended to clear up the drainage canal.

All Comments (20)
  • @y1ngy4n93
    if you are reading this, i know what u going through, we'll get through it homie 😭💪🏽
  • @georgem.6076
    This headache is killing me. Feels like my eyes are gonna pop out. Hold me.
  • @Orbitwashere
    Let's face it, the majority of us in the comment section have had a sinus infection or if you are reading this. You are currently experiencing one.
  • @terrihouse1666
    Honestly, this has been more painful than when I had covid.
  • @sindgami7373
    Imagine how satisfying it will be if i can just open it and clean it with water
  • @naoshumeshei973
    Pain damn pain. I want to live freely.. I want to be normal god😭
  • @calebkimtai237
    I've gone through a lot of pain for more than 10 yrs now. I'm going for a nasal surgery in a few days. Wish me well! I strongly believe that it will be an end to the headaches. We gonna conquer.
  • @jrmaddox
    This was the most painful things I've ever went through. I literally felt like my eye was budging out due to the pressure with a dull throbbing headache, I literally was crying out of pain but also crying helped sooth the pain for just a moment. Mine started as Influenza A and developed into this, I don't wish it on anyone. I did just about every home remedy I could try but in the end the doctor prescribed me steroids and antibiotics.
  • @peekhub7446
    This is the worst pain i’ve ever had in all my flu’s / sickness
  • @xohyoshidae43
    I am currently suffering with this right now. Been off work for two days, will most likely be off for even longer. Started off with a cold and then turned into this. I really miss not being unwell! Never would I have thought I’d say I wish I was back at work.
  • @user-wq7wp9ob6m
    I’ve had sinus problems ever since I was a kid, every once and then I’d experience these kind of headaches. The doctor who diagnosed me with sinusitis gave me medication that I would use whenever I feel it. It’s been almost 6 years since I had sinusitis. And it sucks, it hurts so much whenever the headache just happens. Can’t force myself to do anything because I just feel lightheaded and the headaches just makes it worse.
  • @M0therrrr
    This pain isn’t a joke yall We shall get through this soon 💕😭
  • @King_Ky
    Never had a sinus infection before. Gotta say, I wish i could rip open my face a claw my sinus out after this. We are not on good terms and could use some time apart
  • @SoXFarXGonee
    I remember when I was a freshman in highschool...I had just got home late from a house party...and the next morning my sinuses flared up and I had the most extreme headache...and my face started to get swollen...my mother rushed me to the hospital turns out I had a case of sinusitis that cause me to spend 6 days in the hospital my mother took time off from work to stay with me I love her so much!!!
  • @aldencoley6841
    So satisfying!! I love the nose and nasal stuff, and the connection between the ears, nose, and mouth
  • I just feel pressure in my head and sinuses all day long. I have nose congestion and it just makes me feel light headed and in my own world all day long. Never knew allergies could be this bad
  • Going on one week now. Drainage to stomach. No appetite. Coughing with that tickle in throat. Can barely sleep. Felt so drained yesterday. Hurts to swallow.