Problem description: I have been suffering from sinusitis for a period of time. Recently, I feel that my symptoms have worsened. I am very worried. I want to know what are the harms of sinusitis in the long term?
Date of problem:2020-09-25
Patient information:Age: 22 Gender: Male
Long-term incurable sinusitis can cause symptoms Respiratory tract infection and multiple complications.
Sinusitis can cause nasal secretions to drain downward. If secretions and pathogenic bacteria spread to the nasal cavity, oral cavity and lower respiratory tract, they will irritate these tissues and cause lower respiratory tract infectious diseases; in addition, due to The sinuses are adjacent to the orbit and the brain. The disease spreads through various infections into the skull and spreads to the orbit, which can cause complications such as meningitis, epidural abscess, subperiosteal abscess of the orbital wall, and pre-orbital cellulitis.
Since sinusitis is not cured for a long time, it is more harmful, and symptomatic treatment should be timely. It can be treated with antibiotics or nasal corticosteroids.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed examination