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Sinus Infections
November 29, 2009 |
Sinusitis. It affects different people for all ages but diagnosing the problem can
be different for kids and adults.
“Thick, muscus, you know, pus coming out of the nose, that’s a chronic thing on
both sides,” explains
Dr. James Newlon, an otolaryngologist on the medical staff
of Lee Memorial Health System. Since kids have a harder time verbalizing their aches
and pains, Dr. Newlon says you can spot the warning signs. “They usually will have
sinus infections if they have a chronic rhinorea, which means their nose is running
like a spicket, it has this thick, mucoid discharge, and it’s going on and on and
on and on,” he warns.
Sinusitis occurs when the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed or
swollen.
Adults may sometimes exhibit different problems."I have pain or pressure in one
cheek, you can usually point and say ‘oh right here, or, oh right here, I’ve got
all this pain, accompanied by a thick discharge coming out of the nose," adds Dr.
Newlon.
There are many different kinds of sinusitis so treatments vary. Hay fever, recent
colds, allergies, even smoking and current medications can increase your risk of
getting sinusitis so making an appointment with your doctor is crucial.
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