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A common condition in which the cavities (facial sinuses) around the nasal passages become inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks. Also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, this condition causes mucus to build up in the facial sinuses.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Sinusitis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Face, Head

Symptoms

Bad breath
Fatigue
Cough
Headache
Fever
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Chronic sinusitis
Antibiotic
Decongestant
Steroid nasal spray
Steroids
Ciprofloxacin
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Chronic sinusitis

Surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery

Other treatments

Irrigation

Tests

Nasopharynx culture

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking
Eating crabs/crayfish
Asbestos exposure

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