7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 1 Sinusitis Prof. Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh,MD. Otolaryngology Department KSU

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 2 Introduction

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 3 Agenda

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7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 5 Acute Sinusitis Acute Sinusitis is acommon problem and is often associated with a viral or bacterial upper respiratory infection that spreads to the sinuses.

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 6 The Effect of Acute Sinusitis A

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 7 D Acute Sinusitis Acute Sinusitis Diagnosis

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 8 Acute Sinusitis Treatment T

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 9 Chronic Sinusitis a

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 10 The Effects of Chronic Sinusitis a

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 11 Chronic Sinusitis Diagnosis The Diagnosis of chronic sinusitis is usually made on the basis of a medical history. Examination,X-rays, or CT scan help to reveal thickened mucosa, blocked sinus openings, and obstructions such as a deviated septum, polyps, and inflamed turbinates that can interfere with drainage.

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 12 Chronic Sinusitis Treatment

7/3/2015 Professor Sameer Ali Bafaqeeh 13 Understanding The Prpblem Healthy sinuses are air-filled spaces in the facial bones that open to the nasal cavity. The key to treating acute or chronic sinusitis is to open blocked sinuses through medication, allergy control, &,when necessary, Surgery.

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