Maxillary Sinuses
Where are Maxillary Sinuses located?
The Maxillary Sinuses are located beneath the cheeks, above the teeth and on either sides of the nose. The Maxillary Sinuses drain into the nose through a hole located about half way up the side of the sinus wall. If the Maxillary Sinuses become blocked they fill up with liquid that often gets infected (Sinusitis). This could cause toothache or a dull aching pain under your cheeks.
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis, is described as the inflammation of the sinuses (the hollow spaces in the bone of the cheek and forehead) due to viral or bacterial infections. This usually occurs when one or more of the sinus cavities (Maxillary Sinuses) become inflamed due to blockage of the small tubes (ostium) attached to the nasal passages. What causes an infection in the Maxillary Sinuses?
Factors that cause an infection in the Maxillary Sinuses:
- Allergies
- Cystic fibrosis
- Nasal Polyps
- Tumors
- Facial trauma
- Deviated nasal septum
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Symptoms of Maxillary Sinusitis
These are the symptoms of Maxillary Sinusitis:
- Fever
- Facial pain
- Nasal congestion
- Night-time cough
- Runny nose
- Possibly toothache
- Sinus pressure below the eyes
- Area over the cheekbone are tender and may be red or swollen
- Symptoms are worse when the head is upright and improve when patient reclines
Natural treatment
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