Sinusitis is the medical term for inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the sinuses. It's usually caused by infection. Sinusitis can be acute (going on less than four weeks), subacute (4-12 weeks) or chronic. Acute sinusitis often starts as a cold, which then turns into a bacterial infection. Allergies, pollutants, nasal problems and certain diseases can also cause sinusitis. Acute sinusitis...

Over the years, many people have always had the perception that the only organisms responsible for sinusitis are viruses and bacteria. Well, to set the record straight, there are other organisms capable of causing this condition such as the fungi. Fungi are plant-like organisms that do not contain chlorophyll and as a result of this, they do not need light to produce their food. They instead feed...

Sinuses are cavities that exist in the bones near the nose. Sinusitis is an inflammation of these cavities. But before going into the details of what are the symptoms and signs of a sinus infection, let us have a look at what is sinusitis? Sinuses permit the passage of air from the nose to the lungs. They protect the skull and make it lighter. Sinuses perform the function of evacuating mucus...

In the U. S. millions of dollars are spent every year for antibiotics and other medications that promise to bring relief to people with sinus infection but they don't work. Sinus infections and other sinus problems account for millions of visits to clinics every year. These infections and are caused mostly by fungi but also bacteria and viruses. Sinusitis or sinus infections are one of the...