Sinusitis

Key facts Sinusitis is an inflammation of the hollow spaces in the skull between/behind the eyes, forehead and cheeks. Symptoms of sinusitis may include nasal discharge and obstruction, changes in smell and facial pain or pressure — symptoms may worsen when bending over or radiate to your teeth. Sinusitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection following a viral infection such as the common cold. You doctor can usually diagnose sinusitis by talking to you about your symptoms and by examining you. To treat sinusitis your doctor may prescribe medicines including regular pain relief, a saline nasal spray, a nasal