Sinusitis: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

The book introduces sinusitis as an infection or inflammation of the sinuses, which are normally air-filled cavities in the skull. It explains the different forms, including acute, chronic, subacute, and recurrent sinusitis, and how conditions like common cold, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, deviated septum, weakened immunity, asthma, or fungal infections can trigger it.

Readers will learn about symptoms such as blocked nose, nasal discharge that may turn yellow or green, pain around the cheeks, eyes, and forehead, headache, fever, bad breath, fatigue, toothache, cough, sore throat, dizziness, and ear pressure.

The book also highlights complications including skin or bone infections, meningitis, and vision loss. Risk factors such as swimming, allergies, and poor hygiene are explained, along with preventive steps like handwashing, humidifier use, and avoiding smoking.

Diagnostic methods covered include CT scan, MRI, nasal and sinus discharge tests, allergy testing, and blood work. Treatments discussed include rest, hydration, pain relievers, nasal irrigation, antibiotics, antihistamines, antifungal medications, steroid sprays or drops, immunotherapy, and endoscopic sinus surgery.

Whether for study, clinical use, or general interest, this book offers clear explanations that make sinusitis easier to understand and manage.