Sinusitis

What is sinusitis?

Sinusitis is the medical name given for inflamed sinuses however it is often used interchangeably with allergic rhinitis and rhinorrhea (see below). Symptoms include a continuous discharge which may be thin and watery, thick like mucous or yellow-green like pus. Sneezing, congestion, postnasal drip and cough may be associated, as are stuffy nose, face pain or headache, and fever.. Allergic and infectious disorders are often responsible.