International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Author(s): Dr. AT Senthilkumar, Dr. N Nirubanraj and Dr. A Shanmathi

Abstract:
Sinusitis is one of the most common diagnosis in primary care. It causes substantial morbidity, often resulting in time off work. Ethmoid sinusitis is usually associated with acute rhinitis and results from extension of that disease. Most cases of acute ethmoid sinusitis resolve with symptomatic treatment. Chronic conditions may, however, require referral to an ear, nose, and throat specialist for possible endoscopic sinus surgery if medical management fails. Ethmoid sinusitis causes pain behind and between the eyes, tearing, and headache (often described as splitting) over the forehead are highly unlikely to have ethmoid sinusitis. Urgent referral is required if complications of ethmoid sinusitis are suspected such as orbital sepsis or intracranial sepsis etc.

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