Sinusitis
| Sinusitis | |
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| Term | Sinusitis |
| Short definition | Sinusitis - (pronounced) (SINUS-yoo-SY-tis) condition in which the tissue lining the sinuses (small cavities in the bones around the nose) becomes swollen or inflamed. The sinuses are lined with cells that produce mucus. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Sinusitis - (pronounced) (SINUS-yoo-SY-tis) condition in which the tissue lining the sinuses (small cavities in the bones around the nose) becomes swollen or inflamed. The sinuses are lined with cells that produce mucus. Sinusitis can occur when too much mucus builds up in the sinuses or their openings become blocked. It is usually caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Signs and symptoms include headache, facial pain or pressure, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough, tiredness, bad breath, and decreased sense of smell and taste. Certain medical conditions, such as allergies, nasal polyps (growths) or other nose problems, a weak immune system, or certain medical conditions (such as cystic fibrosis) can increase your risk of sinusitis. Smoking or secondhand smoke can also increase the risk of sinus infections
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sinusitis
- Wikipedia's article - Sinusitis
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