
It is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Sinuses are air filled pockets or spaces found in the bones of the face, around the eyes and the nose.
Infection of sinuses is one of the common health care complaints in the world.
Causes
- Infection due to bacteria, viral, fungal.
- Upper respiratory track infection.
- Nasal polyps.
- Allergy - Most commonest causes are animal dander, smoke & pollutants.
- Climatic factors like sudden temperature changes.
- Swimming in infected water.
- Traveling by aeroplane during upper respiration infection.
- Low immunity.
- Tonsillitis - one of the commonest cause.
