What facial symptoms can sinusitis of the maxillary sinus cause?
Sep 09, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Maxillary sinusitis can cause facial symptoms such as facial pain, nasal congestion, or reduced sense of smell. Treatment for maxillary sinusitis involves improving nasal airflow, promoting drainage, and using anti-infective medications to prevent complications. If the condition does not improve over time or becomes severe, surgical intervention may be required.
Maxillary sinusitis can cause facial symptoms such as facial pain, nasal congestion, or reduced sense of smell.
1. Facial Pain
Maxillary sinusitis is primarily caused by inflammatory infection in the maxillary sinus. When inflammation repeatedly irritates the area, it can lead to facial pain, which often worsens in the afternoon.
2. Nasal Congestion
Recurrent episodes of maxillary sinusitis can cause nasal mucosal bleeding or swelling, leading to increased nasal secretions and resulting in symptoms such as nasal congestion or difficulty breathing through the nose.
3. Reduced Sense of Smell
Maxillary sinusitis can cause swelling of the maxillary sinus mucosa, which may extend to the nasal mucosa and result in swelling of the olfactory cleft area, leading to temporary reduction in the patient's sense of smell.
When suffering from maxillary sinusitis, it is important to improve nasal ventilation, promote drainage, and use anti-infective medications to prevent complications. If the condition does not improve over time or becomes severe, surgical intervention may be required for treatment.
