{"id":590,"date":"2018-11-21T10:40:18","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/sinus\/sinusitis\/"},"modified":"2018-11-27T15:20:40","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T23:20:40","slug":"sinusitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/allergy-sinus\/sinus\/sinusitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinusitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000022013152Medium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000022013152Medium.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000022013152Medium-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinusitis\nis inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This\ninterferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to breathing difficulties, pain\nand pressure. When the condition persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is\nconsidered chronic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Sinusitis? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinusitis\nis the number one reported chronic condition in the United States, affecting an\nestimated 37 million Americans. It\u2019s most often caused by an infection brought\non by a cold or allergies, but may also be the result of nasal polyps, a\ndeviated septum, trauma to the face, hay fever, complications from immune\nsystem disorders or tumors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Sinusitis? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals\nsuffering from sinusitis experience a variety of cold-like symptoms such as\nnasal congestion and discharge, postnasal drip, sore throat, facial pressure\nand swelling, loss of smell and taste, headache, fever, fatigue and bad breath.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications\ncan include asthma attacks, meningitis, vision problems, aneurysms and stroke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Sinusitis Diagnosed? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\naddition to a physical examination and a review of your medical history, your\ndoctor will inspect your nasal passages for polyps and other abnormalities and\ncheck for inflammation and a buildup of fluid. Additional tests utilizing nasal\nendoscopy, CT scans, MRIs and allergy tests can be used to help confirm the\ndiagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Sinusitis Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatments\nwill vary depending upon the severity of your sinusitis and whether it\u2019s an\nacute or chronic condition. Saline nasal sprays and corticosteroids are useful\nfor rinsing your nasal passages and relieving inflammation. Decongestants are a\ngood short-term solution, but extended use can actually worsen the condition.\nAntibiotics are usually prescribed for bacterial infections.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antihistamines,\nnasal steroid sprays, saline washes and oral steroids all provide long-term\nrelief. More permanent solutions such as immunotherapy (allergy shots) or\nsurgery can bring relief to those suffering from chronic sinusitis. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This interferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to breathing difficulties, pain and pressure. When the condition persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is considered chronic. What Causes Sinusitis? 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