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Several types of source can cause [[rhinosinusitis]], making diagnosis complex. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4971034/] The problems can last only a short time, termed ''acute rhinosinusitis'', or they can last for months of even years, called ''chronic rhinosinusitis''. Different causes are susceptible to different [[treatments]]. Rhinosinusitis can have environmental or biological causes, often mixing. | Several types of source can cause [[rhinosinusitis]], making diagnosis complex. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4971034/] The problems can last only a short time, termed ''acute rhinosinusitis'', or they can last for months of even years, called ''chronic rhinosinusitis''. Different causes are susceptible to different [[treatments]]. Rhinosinusitis can have environmental or biological causes, often mixing. | ||
− | It's extremely difficult to diagnose sinus issues. These issues often present confusingly, for example as eye problems, general fatigue and soreness, and so forth. Symptoms can be misleading. Furthermore, one cannot see one's own sinuses, and because problematic sinuses only produce noises inside the head, one cannot use ordinary hearing of the ears to gauge the problems' location. One also cannot touch the sinuses. Sensing these sinus issues becomes almost impossible. Numerous nerves travel through the face, making some areas of the face sensitive to other areas | + | It's extremely difficult to diagnose sinus issues. These issues often present confusingly, for example as eye problems, general fatigue and soreness, and so forth. Symptoms can be misleading. Furthermore, one cannot see one's own sinuses, and because problematic sinuses only produce noises inside the head, one cannot use ordinary hearing of the ears to gauge the problems' location. One also cannot touch the sinuses. Sensing these sinus issues becomes almost impossible. Numerous nerves travel through the face, making some areas of the face sensitive to other areas, again depriving one of the ability to sense the exact location of sinus problems. It can feel like investigating a black hole: trying to uncover a secret in an area where any probes disappear. However, various imaging technologies, and diagnostic tests such as allergy testing, can improve access to sinus information. |
==Environmental== | ==Environmental== | ||
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** Sinus symptoms can improve or worsen throughout the day. This can depend on weather, alertness, and other factors. Symptoms often systematically reflect the time of day. | ** Sinus symptoms can improve or worsen throughout the day. This can depend on weather, alertness, and other factors. Symptoms often systematically reflect the time of day. | ||
* Stress. Various environmental stressors, from loud noises to busy work lives, can contribute to sinus problems. Sometimes stress relief can reduce rhinosinusitis. | * Stress. Various environmental stressors, from loud noises to busy work lives, can contribute to sinus problems. Sometimes stress relief can reduce rhinosinusitis. | ||
− | * Glasses. Wearing spectacles applies additional pressure on the sinuses that can cause problems. | + | * Glasses. Wearing spectacles applies additional pressure on the sinuses that can cause problems. |
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==Biological== | ==Biological== | ||
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Anatomical variations are abundant. Just as each person has a different fingerprint or face, each person has different sinuses. | Anatomical variations are abundant. Just as each person has a different fingerprint or face, each person has different sinuses. | ||
− | * Small or otherwise malformed sinuses or nose | + | * Small or otherwise malformed sinuses or nose. |
* Some people argue that autistic personality types are associated with a particular frontal sinus problem. [https://www.scribd.com/document/307213853/Autistic-facial-phenotypes-as-a-possible-cause-of-Frontal-Sinus-Inflammation] | * Some people argue that autistic personality types are associated with a particular frontal sinus problem. [https://www.scribd.com/document/307213853/Autistic-facial-phenotypes-as-a-possible-cause-of-Frontal-Sinus-Inflammation] | ||
* Thicker mucus is more viscous and difficult to clear compared to thin mucus. This can change from individual to individual, and over time. In particular, various illnesses can temporarily affect the consistency of mucus. | * Thicker mucus is more viscous and difficult to clear compared to thin mucus. This can change from individual to individual, and over time. In particular, various illnesses can temporarily affect the consistency of mucus. | ||
* Weak immune system. | * Weak immune system. | ||
* Polyps. | * Polyps. | ||
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* Deviated septum. | * Deviated septum. | ||
* Thyroid problems could cause imbalances in signaling in the body. | * Thyroid problems could cause imbalances in signaling in the body. | ||
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* Cases of rhinosinusitis often fall into different categories of pathogenic cause. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28494786] | * Cases of rhinosinusitis often fall into different categories of pathogenic cause. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28494786] | ||
* An airway protein (surfactant protein A) respond to disease-causing bacteria, and also alter inflammation levels. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30507715] | * An airway protein (surfactant protein A) respond to disease-causing bacteria, and also alter inflammation levels. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30507715] | ||
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[[Category:Causes]] | [[Category:Causes]] |