Tenderness in the maxillary sinus area

Under normal circumstances, tenderness in the maxillary sinus area may be caused by irritant gases, sinusitis, or maxillary sinusitis. Patients can improve symptoms through general management, medication, or other treatments. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Irritant Gases

If a patient is exposed for a long time to a polluted environment with irritating gases, they may experience pain or tenderness in the maxillary sinus region. This is a normal physiological response. Wearing a mask and avoiding exposure to irritant gases as much as possible can help prevent this.

2. Sinusitis

Sinusitis is typically an inflammatory condition affecting the mucous membranes of the sinuses, often caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Clinical manifestations include nasal congestion, facial or headache, reduced sense of smell, and purulent nasal discharge. Patients may use medications such as budesonide nasal spray or fluticasone propionate nasal spray as directed by a physician.

3. Maxillary Sinusitis

Maxillary sinusitis occurs when pathogenic bacteria in the nasal cavity lead to secondary suppurative inflammation. Common symptoms include headache, nasal congestion, impaired sense of smell, accumulation of pus in the nasal cavity, turbinate swelling, and tenderness over the maxillary sinus. Treatments may include maxillary sinus puncture and irrigation or nasal irrigation.

Besides the above causes, upper respiratory tract infections, rhinitis, or maxillary sinus cysts may also lead to such symptoms. For an accurate diagnosis, patients are advised to undergo a thorough medical evaluation at a hospital and receive appropriate treatment according to their specific condition and medical guidance.