sinusitis

noun

si·nus·i·tis ˌsīn-yə-ˈsī-təs

ˌsī-nə-

: inflammation of a sinus of the skull

Examples of sinusitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most common fungus associated with sinusitis is Aspergillus.8 Fungal sinus infections range widely from mildly irritating to extremely severe and potentially fatal. —

Kristin Koch, Health, 10 Nov. 2023 Chronic sinusitis causes sinus symptoms for more than three months. —

Sarah Bradley, Health, 31 Aug. 2023 Medically, inflammation of the nose and sinuses is called rhinosinusitis or sinusitis. —

Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 May 2023 That, or feeling as though your sinus infections never completely go away, may be signs of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), or chronic sinusitis, according to Dr. Gudis. —

Melissa Fiorenza, Health.com, 8 Feb. 2022 However, headaches due to sinusitis from bacterial infections are rare.2 Sinus inflammation is also common in people with allergies. —

Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 May 2023 Billy Idol had to cancel a bunch of dates last year, including a Shaky Knees headlining appearance in Atlanta, due to a sinusitis infection. —

Rodney Ho, ajc, 27 Jan. 2023 Medically, inflammation of the nose and sinuses is called rhinosinusitis or sinusitis. —

Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 May 2023 The chronic sinusitis: absolutely. —

Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2020 See More

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