What is a "sinus problem"?

i was filling out a paper at the emergency room and it asked me several questions what is sinus?

Answer #1

cavity inside our skull either side of our nose and fore head it is related with our voice , some times dust particles will enter inside and body retaliates with defiance mechanism like mucus if the outlet passage is not open or if there is any kind of blockage then mucus will remain there resulting in sinus problem , i think thats what it is

Answer #2

Sinus problems relate to nose and breathing difficulties with the nasal passages. Eg; flu, hayfever etc.

Answer #3

Sinuses are hollow air spaces in the bones between your eyes. Behimd your cheekbone too and forehead. They produce mucas that protects against allergens and pollution. Sinus problems would mean if you have blockage in those areas and it causes pain. headaches,. narrow sinuses can cause more blockage. things you are sensitive too can mess with your sinusses too.. like the enviroment and foods you eat. You can feel the pressure behind your eyes and nose and forhead and cheekbones when you have sinus problems

Answer #4

I myself have had several sinus problems and surgerys, mostly due to infection an inflammation and the sinus’s become blocked and no longer can drain properly causing bacteria to multiply and cause infection. However the defintion of sinus is hollow cavities within the cheek bones around the eyes and behind the nose. The sinus cavities warm, moisten, and filter the air that we breathe; they also take the weight off the skull and insulate it. There are four pairs of sinuses: the frontal sinuses, located in the forehead; the maxillary sinuses, located behind the cheek bones; the ethmoid sinuses, located between the eyes; and the sphenoid sinuses, located behind the eyes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria and open easily, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate.

Hope this helps somewhat.

Answer #5

it does help:) my dad has trouble breathing ..does that mean i can check the box next to sinus problems?

Answer #6

thanxs

Answer #7

is it only through his nose he has trouble breathing? or is it both the nose and mouth? if its just the nose then yes check that box if its both then its not sinuses maybe asthma or somethin else

Answer #8

Well I would love to say yes however I am no doctor. So my best advice is to go see a sinus doctor or ask a regular doctor to check on him to see if it is sinus’s or sometihng worst. Just keep in mind you can ask the doctor or nurse for more help.

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