Transillumination sometimes provides information on the condition of the maxillary and frontal sinuses. Endoscopic examination of the nose and the sinuses with the telescope is the most reliable ...
Sinusitis occurs as a result of obstruction of the osteomeatal unit, which is located in the vicinity of the maxillary sinus ostium (Fig. 1). Because of obstruction, mucus accumulates inside the ...
Marks of the University of California Medical School announced that sulfathiazole treatment for maxillary sinusitis (inflammation of cheek sinuses) improved 70% of his patients in three or four weeks.
Problems with your maxillary sinuses can cause discomfort and impact your quality of life. Luckily, certain exercises can help relieve these issues by encouraging sinus drainage and improving airflow.
Sinusitis, often mistaken for a stubborn cold, is a condition that affects millions worldwide. Characterised by inflammation of the sinuses, it can lead to discomfort and symptoms such as ...
CT imaging revealed chronic sinusitis changes of the left maxillary sinus, with reduced volume and depressed anterior wall. The patient underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery to re-establish ...
Laboratory tests showed no abnormalities. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a mass lesion centered in the right maxillary sinus extending to the anterior wall and soft tissue (Figs. 1 and 2).
When you are exposed to an irritant, your body produces a chemical called histamine that tells membranes in your mouth, nose, sinuses, and lungs to produce more mucus. A runny nose ensues in order to ...