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Chronic Sinusitis
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) · ENT
Moderate
Severity
Common — affects an estimated 10-12% of adults at some point
Prevalence
No
Contagious
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Chronic sinusitis develops when the sinus linings remain inflamed due to persistent bacterial or fungal infection
- 2chronic allergic rhinitis
- 3or structural issues such as a deviated septum or nasal polyps that block normal drainage. Environmental irritants like smoking and air pollution
- 4immune system disorders
- 5and dental infections spreading to the sinuses can also contribute. Biofilm formation by bacteria within the sinuses is thought to make some cases especially resistant to standard antibiotic treatment.
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