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Some common causes of chronic sinusitis are listed below.

• Allergies or asthma: Asthma or allergies can cause inflammation and block sinuses.

• Underlying medical conditions: Cystic fibrosis and diseases that weaken the the immune system, e.g., HIV, can lead to nasal blockage.

• Nasal polyps: Abnormal growths in the nasal passages can caused blocked sinuses.

• Deviated nasal septum: The wall between the nostrils, i.e., nasal septum, can become deviated. The deviated septum can restrict air flow in one of the nostrils, causing blocked sinus.

• Respiratory infections: Bacterial infections, viral infections, or fungal infections can cause swelling and block mucus drainage.

Several medications can be used to relieve sinusitis symptoms:

• Antibiotics: If the cause of the chronic sinusitis is a bacterial infection, systemic and topical antibiotics can be prescribed.

• Nasal sprays: Topical intranasal corticosteroids can be used to reduce inflammation.

• Oral corticosteroids: These are only used for severe symptoms of chronic sinusitis.

• Allergy medication: If the cause of the chronic sinusitis is allergic, allergy medication or allergy shots can be recommended.

• Medication for nasal polyps: Injection of omalizumab or dupilumab maybe given to reduce size of the nasal polyps.

• Antifungal: If the cause of the chronic sinusitis is a fungal infection, antifungal medication can be used.

Sinusitis (sinus infection)

Sinusitis generally refers to the condition in which the sinuses are infected and become inflamed and swollen. There are different types of sinusitis: acute, subacute, chronic, and recurrent. Acute sinusitis last only a few days and can go away on its own with little to no treatment. In recurrent sinusitis, a patient suffers episodes of sinusitis, remaining symptom-free between the episodes.

Cold

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Several known cold viruses can cause inflammation of the membranes that line the nose and throat. During the common cold, the virus can infect the sinuses and cause inflammation in the sinus membranes - viral sinusitis. When sinusitis is caused by a bacterial infection, it is known as bacterial sinusitis.

Allergies/rhinitis

Allergies are your immune system's responses to foreign substances (allergens). Allergens can be pollen, food, drugs, pets, and insects. When your immune system produces antibodies in response to these allergens, the resulting symptoms manifest as allergic reactions.

Rhinitis refers to swelling in the nose. Technically, rhinitis and sinusitis typically happen at the same time. As such, chronic sinusitis is almost similar to chronic rhinosinusitis.

Allergic rhinitis is also known as hay fever. Symptoms include sneezing and runny nose. These symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to chronic sinusitis.

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which a person is having difficulty breathing as a result of constriction and swelling in the airways and/or excess mucus production. Asthma and sinusitis are linked. Having asthma increases your chance of getting a sinus infection.

Migraine

Migraine headaches are neurological disorders with different symptoms. Common symptoms may include:

• Moderate to severe headaches

• One-sided or double-sided pain

• Nausea and/or vomiting

• Sensitivity to light and noise

• Episodes lasting for hours to days

Sinus headaches are due to sinus infections. The sinus infection causes inflammation, swelling and congestion in the sinuses. Sinus headaches can often be confused with migraines.