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Sinusitis
Alternate Names : Acute Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Sinusitis - Acute
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Sinusitis Complications
Although very rare, complications that may arise include:
- Osteomyelitis -- infection that spreads to the bones in the face
- Meningitis -- infection that spreads to the brain
- Orbital cellulitis -- infection that spreads to the area surrounding the eye
- Abscess
- Blood clot
- The bacteria causing your sinusitis may develop resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat the infection; this makes it more difficult to find the best treatment for your sinus infection
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• Definition
• Sinusitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Sinusitis Symptoms & Signs
• Sinusitis Prevention
• Sinusitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Sinusitis Treatment
• Sinusitis Prognosis
• Sinusitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 10/28/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Ashutosh Kacker, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/23/2002).
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