inflammation of the maxillary sinus

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 … Duration of sinusitis

Acute sinusitis The acute sinusitis usually occurs suddenly and once, in most cases it is only of short duration. The main cause of its development is in most cases a simple cold or other harmless cold infections. In the course of the infection, pathogens (bacteria or viruses) can migrate from the nasal cavity into the … Acute sinusitis | Duration of sinusitis

Introduction The term “maxillary sinusitis” (lat. Sinusitis maxillaris) is used in dental terminology to describe the spread of inflammatory processes in the paranasal sinuses of the upper jaw. Sinusitis can be acute or chronic. In addition, a distinction is made between inflammation of the maxillary sinus on one side and the form of this inflammatory … Unilateral sinusitis

Symptoms Patients suffering from unilateral sinusitis have a variety of symptoms. Infectious forms are usually accompanied by a rhinitis or at least an increased discharge of nasal secretions. In addition, most of those affected describe a strong feeling of pressure in the area of the upper cheek, which is sometimes also perceived as pain. The … Symptoms | Unilateral sinusitis