Sinusitis Maxillary

Maxillary sinusitis (caudal) - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinuses (one or two), most often a complication of viral infections. It is characterized by pain in the depths of the orbit, as well as diffuse headache in the facial area, sometimes by facial asymmetry due to the drooping of one corner of the mouth towards the arches of the nasal bones in the area of ​​​​the maxillary sinuses and the deprived angle of the oral fissure in the areas of the ethmoidosinus lesion. The outer skin over the affected area turns red and swells. Often the temperature is 37-38°C. With the further development of symptoms, a foul odor appears from the nose, the mucous membranes become thinner, and severe anemia may begin. In children, sinusitis may be accompanied by itchy nose, cough, and swelling of the eyelids.

If protection is not carried out on time, acute inflammation can become chronic. This is explained by the structural features of the tissues, which do not form a rough capsule with clear boundaries - the inflammatory process equally affects vascular, muscle, and nervous tissues, which aggravates the situation. To make a diagnosis, the doctor prescribes an x-ray of the paranasal sinuses; if the results of the study are questionable, other additional studies are required, for example, endoscopy or computed tomography, MRI. Infectious chronic sinusitis is considered primary, as it occurs on its own. The infection is usually viral