How long does sinusitis last? • Acute sinusitis - lasts up to a maximum of 4 weeks. Acute sinusitis is often caused by the common cold. However, it could be caused by bacteria, allergies, or a fungal infection. Treatment depends on what caused it. In the majority of cases home remedies are suitable treatments. However, if the sinusitis is persistent it can lead to serious infections and complications. Typically, with acute sinusitis, the patients sinuses become inflamed and swollen. This stops the drainage and causes a build up of mucus. Doctors may refer to this as acute rhinosinusitis. If you have acute sinusitis may find it hard to breathe through your nose. The area adjacent to your eyes and nose may feel swollen and puffed up. You could also have throbbing facial pain and a headache. Sometimes a patient with acute sinusitis may have a fever. Treatment may include an antibiotic. • Subacute sinusitis - lasts from 4 to 12 weeks This type of sinusitis represents a continuation of the natural progression of acute sinusitis that has not got better. Symptoms will be pretty much the same as with acute sinusitis, possibly less severe, but treatment may be different. Treatment may include an antibiotic. • • Chronic sinusitis - Lasts at least 12 weeks, or keeps coming back. Chronic sinusitis is usually caused by an infection. However, it can also be caused by nasal polyps (growths in the sinuses), as well as a deviated septum. As with acute and subacute sinusitis the sinuses become inflamed and swollen, causing blockage and mucus build up. Doctors often refer to this as chronic rhinosinusitis. The patient may find it hard to breathe through his nose. He may experience throbbing facial pain and a headache. At onset it is very hard for a doctor to know which one a patient is likely to have as the symptoms are very similar. • Signs and symptoms of sinusitis? Acute Sinusitis signs and symptoms If the patient has two or more of these symptoms, and/or thick, green or yellow nasal discharge he may be diagnosed with ACUTE SINUSITIS. • Facial pain and pressure • Blocked nose • Nasal discharge • Poor sense of smell • Congestion • Cough These symptoms may also be present • A high temperature • Halitosis (bad breath) • Tiredness • Toothache Subacute sinusitis may have symptoms of acute or chronic sinusitis. Chronic Sinusitis signs and symptoms The following signs and symptoms may have been present for at least 8 weeks • Congested, puffy face • Blocked nose • Nasal cavity has pus • A high temperature (fever) • Nasal discharge • Discolored postnasal drainage • These symptoms may also be present • Headache • Halitosis (bad breath) • Tiredness • Toothache
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