Sinusitis

Sinusitis, frequently referred to as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammatory disorder affecting the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity Occurring in both pediatric and adult populations, it is characterized pathologically by mucosal edema, impaired mucociliary clearance, and obstruction of the sinus ostia, which leads to mucus accumulation and secondary viral, bacterial, or fungal infection

Sinusitis, frequently referred to as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammatory disorder affecting the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity Hallmark clinical manifestations include nasal congestion or obstruction, purulent rhinorrhea, facial pain or pressure, headache, and a diminished sense of smell Depending on symptom duration and etiology, the condition is clinically categorized into acute, subacute, recurrent acute, or chronic forms

Occurring in both pediatric and adult populations, it is characterized pathologically by mucosal edema, impaired mucociliary clearance, and obstruction of the sinus ostia, which leads to mucus accumulation and secondary viral, bacterial, or fungal infection Depending on symptom duration and etiology, the condition is clinically categorized into acute, subacute, recurrent acute, or chronic forms

Occurring in both pediatric and adult populations, it is characterized pathologically by mucosal edema, impaired mucociliary clearance, and obstruction of the sinus ostia, which leads to mucus accumulation and secondary viral, bacterial, or fungal infection