Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS) In Children
An infection of acute bacterial sinusitis can be very worrying when it occurs with anybody but where children are involved there are extra considerations and concerns. The following checklist is supplied by http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org and helps to summarize the main action points. Focus Population: Children 1 to 18 years of age with suspected acute bacterial sinusitis Exclusions: • Children under 1 year of age • Children with chronic sinusitis • Children with identified or suspected periorbital, orbital or … [Read More...]
Sinus-type Headache Symptoms You Need To Know About
Sinuses are spaces located on the forehead, cheekbones and behind the bridge of the nose. Sinuses are usually air filled and secrete mucus which is used in air filtration. Furthermore, sinuses strengthen the skull, thus increasing its ability to resist trauma and allowing more resonance in voice. There are four different types and are named according to the area they are located, they include frontal sinus, maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus and sphenoid sinus. However, when sinuses are inflamed due to some factor such as allergic reaction, infection or tumor they … [Read More...]
Sinus Toothache Versus “Normal” Toothache
If you are finding yourself suffering with both a sinus infection and a toothache, then you are experiencing what is commonly known as a sinus toothache. A sinus infection or sinusitis can be one cause of a sinus toothache. How does this happen? During either a sinus infection or sinusitis, inflammation occurs. And once inflammation sets in, then the upper rear teeth, those that are the closest to the sinuses, can begin to ache due to their inflamed state and also the pressure. However, a sinus infection can also be caused by bacteria present in the mouth which we … [Read More...]
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