Acute Sinusitis
Acute sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the air-filled cavities around the nose and eyes, that usually appears after a cold or a respiratory infection and presents for a relatively short time.
Common symptoms: nasal congestion, thick discharge, pressure or pain in the face and forehead, reduced sense of smell and, at times, headache or a feeling of heaviness.
Common causes: it is frequently related to infections of the airways or to factors that hinder the drainage of the sinuses.
When to see a doctor? if the symptoms are intense, drag on, or worsen after an apparent improvement, it is advisable to have them checked.
Which specialist treats it? the otolaryngologist and the general practitioner assess it. For appropriate management, it is advisable for a professional to evaluate your case individually.
Data on 137 doctors who treat acute sinusitis
Specialties that treat acute sinusitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute sinusitis
Dra. Arantxa Cabadas
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dra. Lourdes Olivia Vales Hidalgo
Dr. Fernando Federico Arcaute Velázquez
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Frequently asked questions
What is acute sinusitis?
Acute sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the air-filled cavities around the nose and eyes, that usually appears after a cold or a respiratory infection and presents for a relatively short time.
Which doctor treats acute sinusitis?
Acute Sinusitis is usually treated by specialists in homeopath, infectious disease specialist, aesthetic physician, general practitioner, obesity and weight specialist, otolaryngologist, emergency physician, family physician.