Introduction
The maxillary sinus (lat. Sinus maxillaris) belongs anatomically to the paranasal sinuses and is located within the bone structures of the upper jaw (lat. Maxilla).
In most mammals, the maxillary sinus is directly connected to the middle nasal passage. For this reason, pathogens (mainly bacteria) can easily enter the maxillary sinus from the nasal cavity, multiply unhindered and trigger infections as well as inflammatory processes. The diameter of the secretion outflow paths is closely related to the occurrence of such problems, because the narrower the outflow paths, the higher the risk of occurrence of sinusitis.
For this reason, the narrowing of these pathways in particular can lead to the frequent occurrence of pathological processes. All inflammations in the area of the paranasal sinuses are summarized in medical terminology under the term sinusitis. If an inflammation in the area of the maxillary sinus is isolated, the disease is called sinusitis maxillaris.
Duration
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane in the region of the sinuses caused by the negative influence of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. In general, medicine distinguishes between an acute and a chronic form of sinusitis, the duration of which differs considerably.
Duration of toothache
Experience shows that the intensity of the toothache in the context of sinusitis decreases steadily with the healing process. In general, sinusitis in the context of a viral sinusitis should have subsided within one to two weeks. The toothache should therefore also be significantly reduced during this period until it disappears.
If, however, the cause for the inflammation of the maxillary sinus is a transmitted infection from the oral cavity in the form of a rotten tooth, a permanent elimination of the toothache can only be achieved by a tooth restoration. Successful treatment at the dentist will lead to a drastic reduction of pain. In such cases, patients should be almost free of pain after a few days.
How long must I take antibiotics?
An antibiotic should be taken dutifully in accordance with a doctor’s prescription. It is incumbent on the physician both the antibiotic to select and its income duration determine. The income period depends occasionally on the illness severity and further factors such as additional illnesses and the age of the concerning.
For this reason, it is not possible to specify an exact period, but it is usually between 1 and 2 weeks. In any case, it is important to continue taking the antibiotic for at least two to three days after the symptoms of the disease have clearly subsided and not to stop taking it directly when the symptoms improve. This is the only way to ensure efficient eradication of the pathogens.
