Ethmoid Sinuses
What are Ethmoid Sinuses?
The ethmoid sinuses are located within the human skull between the eye sockets and above the nose. Ethmoid sinuses are matchbox-sized areas filled with 7 to 10 interconnected bubbles made of very thin-walled bone. These bubbles are lined with mucous membrane and each bubble has its own opening to drain into the nasal cavity.
When the lining of the Ethmoid Sinuses become inflamed, they swell. This inflammation and swelling causes a blockage of the ostia. This reduces the flow of mucus, which result in the accumulation of mucus in the Ethmoid Sinuses. This builds up over time and causes an infection known as Ethmoid Sinusitis or Ethmoiditis.
What causes Ethmoid Sinusitis?
- Chronic bacterial infection
- Allergens (environmental pollutants)
- Foreign bodies
- Fungal infections
- Nasal Polyps
- Trauma
- Tumors
- Viral infection
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What are the symptoms of Ethmoid Sinusitis?
- Headaches in the temple area or surrounding the eye
- Pain in the lower forehead
- Stuffy nose
- Post nasal discharge (postnasal drip)
- Sinus pressure around the inner corners of the eyes
- Fever
- Sore throat
If Ethmoid Sinusitis is left untreated, it could lead to abscess around the eye.
Effective treatment
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