Status: 15.01.2024, 11:30 a.m.
By: Judith Braun
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In some cases, a cold develops into inflammation of the nasal sinuses. This shows various signs.
In Germany, millions of people suffer from the acute form of sinusitis every year. As a rule, it arises from an ordinary cold and therefore forms on the basis of a cold. In this case, the fine and mucous membrane connecting channels between the nasal cavity and its various sinuses become blocked. Sinusitis is manifested by various symptoms. The color of the nasal secretion is also striking and characteristic.
Sinusitis: Ten symptoms by which you can recognize sinusitis
A sinus infection usually results from a common cold. © jmguyon/IMAGO
Normally, the nasal secretion, together with inhaled dust grains, dirt particles or pathogens, is constantly transported away by tiny cilia from the sinuses towards the nose and throat, as NDR online reports. However, if inflammation of the mucous membranes occurs, they swell as a result. As a result, the drainage comes to a standstill and pathogens can multiply in the sinuses. Thus, the inflammation spreads, the mucous membranes continue to swell and form even more nasal mucus. Acute sinusitis is usually characterized by the following symptoms:
- Cold that won't stop
- Headache
- yellow-greenish nasal mucus
- in the morning, a lot of mucus runs out of the nose
- sticky feeling in the throat
- Smell disorder
- Feeling of pressure around the eyes
- Pain in the upper jaw
- Exacerbation of sore throat and cough
- increased temperature and fever (up to 40 degrees)
When sufferers get out of bed or lean forward, the symptoms usually worsen. Other symptoms such as reddened eyes, swollen face, neck pain or visual disturbances also indicate complications.
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Sinusitis: how a doctor makes the diagnosis
To determine whether the paranasal sinuses are inflamed, the doctor usually first asks about symptoms such as pain, fever, general condition, cough, sputum, and smell and taste disorders. Finally, he can examine the inside of the nose with the help of an endoscope and, if necessary, take a swab of the secretion, which is examined for pathogens in a laboratory. This method is used in particular for long-standing complaints. In the event of complications or unclear causes, ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan is usually used, according to the MSD Manual.
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