Overview

Chronic sinusitis occurs when the spaces inside your nose and head are swollen and inflamed for three months or longer, despite treatment. This condition interferes with the drainage in your nose, which leads to it being stuffy. Breathing through your nose may be difficult and your eyes might feel swollen or tender.

Symptoms

• Nasal Inflammation
• Thick, discolored discharge from the nose
• Drainage down the back of the throat
• Nasal obstruction or congestion, causing difficulty breathing through your nose
• Pain, tenderness and swelling around your eyes, checks, nose or forehead
• Reduced sense of smell and taste
  

When to see a doctor

If you have had sinustis multiple times and it has yet responded to treatment or if you have had symptoms last longer than 10 days go see your doctor.