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What is chronic maxillary sinus disease?

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Sinusitis means inflammation of a sinus. Most bouts of sinusitis are caused by an infection. The cheekbone (maxillary) sinuses are the most commonly affected. Acute sinusitis means that the infection develops quickly (over a few days) and lasts a short time. ... Severe acute sinusitis is uncommon. read more

In addition, maxillary sinus disease can manifest itself as pain or tenderness near the sinus cavities around your cheeks or jaws, or tooth pain. Treatment. Anti-inflammatory drugs and decongestants are the most common way to treat maxillary sinus disease. read more

Typically, for isolated chronic maxillary sinus disease, image-guided surgery is not necessary. After decongestion, uncinectomy is the next step. Uncinectomy can be performed in numerous ways. read more

Chronic sinusitis is a common condition in which the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks, despite treatment attempts. Also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, this condition interferes with drainage and causes mucus buildup. read more

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