Runny Nose or Maxillary Sinusitis: What Are the Differences?
Generally, people with maxillary sinusitis think they simply have a common cold and a runny nose. However, maxillary sinusitis can be very problematic. When should you seek medical attention?
Dr. Alex
What is maxillary sinusitis?
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. The main danger is that the inflammation turns into a purulent process that can lead to brain damage. Maxillary sinusitis can be acute, chronic, and of different origins. Acute purulent maxillary sinusitis has characteristic symptoms and an obvious picture on X-rays. In 62 % of patients, maxillary sinusitis is not related to ENT diseases at all, but to dental problems. It often occurs due to inflammation of the roots of the 5th, 6th, or 7th teeth. The tooth may hurt when you bite down on it, or it may not bother you at all.
What does it look like?
Maxillary sinusitis is characterized by ===weakness, difficulty in nasal breathing, subfebrile fever under 101 degre...
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