Chronic sinusitis occurs when the lining of your sinuses become inflamed for more than 3 months. This may cause significant sinus pressure and pain, nasal congestion, decreased or altered sense of smell, nasal discharge, sore throat, cough, sensitivity in upper teeth, low grade fevers, and fatigue.

Common causes of inflammation include infection, exacerbation of allergies, nasal polyps, immune system deficiency, or a combination of the above.

Treatment typically involves a combination of oral antibiotics, steroids, and nasal rinses. However, if infection does not clear with prolonged medical therapy or continues to recur, the sinuses may require surgical intervention to drain infection and to dilate the openings for improved circulation and health.