Consultant-led diagnosis and treatment for An inflammation of the sinus lining caused by blocked sinuses becoming infected with bacteria, viruses, or fungi. with personalised care and advanced ENT techniques
What is the condition?
Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. Normally, sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) can grow and cause an infection.
There are different types of sinusitis, including:
Acute sinusitis.
Subacute sinusitis.
Chronic sinusitis.
Recurrent sinusitis.
SYMPTOMS
What to look out for?
Conditions that can cause sinus blockage include the common cold, allergic rhinitis (swelling of the lining of the nose), nasal polyps (small growths in the lining of the nose), or a deviated septum (a shift in the nasal cavity).