5 Interesting Facts of Rhinosinusitis
- Characterized by inflammation or infection of nasal mucosa and sinuses
- Symptoms generally include frontal headache with pain located in the face, ears, or teeth; nasal congestion; purulent nasal secretions; and postnasal drip
- Upon examination, may find tenderness over affected sinuses, nasal mucosal edema, and purulent nasal secretions
- Sinus CT is indicated for recurrent or chronic sinusitis
- Demonstrates mucosal thickening, loss of air-space volume, and opacification as a result of increased air-fluid levels
- Differentiated based on history and physical examination; recurrent or chronic cases are also differentiated based on sinus CT
