4 天之前 · Acute sinusitis is usually precipitated by an earlier upper respiratory tract infection, generally of viral origin, mostly caused by rhinoviruses (with RVA and RVC giving more severe infection than RVB), coronaviruses, and influenza viruses, others caused by adenoviruses, human parainfluenza viruses, human respiratory syncytial virus ...

2025年1月28日 · A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow germs to grow, leading to a...

2025年1月22日 · “Yes, sinus infections can be contagious,” says Dr. Horn. “When the sinus infection is caused by a virus, viruses are transmitted from person to person in respiratory droplets from when someone is coughing or sneezing.”

2025年1月24日 · Most sinusitis cases are caused by viral infections and may not require treatment. However, over-the-counter (OTC) medications and home remedies may help ease symptoms.

2025年2月2日 · As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked to distinguish between bacterial and viral acute sinusitis (AS), a key factor in determining treatment. Use clinical criteria "see table 1" to identify bacterial AS requiring antibiotics. Bacterial pathogens include: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis.

2025年2月3日 · Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection, occurs when the cavities around the nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen. This condition can result from a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and can be acute or chronic.

6 天之前 · What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of your sinuses. Sinusitis is most often caused by a virus. Acute sinusitis may last up to 12 weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 12 weeks. Recurrent sinusitis means you have 4 or more infections in 1 year.

2025年2月5日 · Viral upper respiratory tract infections are the most important risk factor for the development of acute bacterial sinusitis. Approximately 90% of patients who have viral upper respiratory tract infections have sinus involvement, but only 5-10% of these patients have bacterial superinfection requiring antimicrobial treatment.

2025年2月6日 · If you have a viral sinus infection, the underlying virus is considered contagious, even if sinusitis itself is not passed from one person to another. If you have the most common symptoms of a cold and worry your infection is contagious, take steps to help protect others.

2025年2月6日 · What is acute sinusitis? Sinusitis is a condition characterised by the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses. This inflammation is often triggered by a viral infection, such as the common cold, which can obstruct the sinuses located around the face, leading to uncomfortable symptoms. Although sinusitis is typically a self ...