What are the different types of sinus infections?
There are two types of sinus infections. • Acute sinusitis occurs as a result of bacterial infections stemming from a viral-induced cold. This condition is typically caused by the awakening of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenza, which reside in the upper respiratory tract, by the virus. Acute sinusitis is also caused by rhinitis or hay fever. • Chronic sinusitis is commonly diagnosed when an individual has two or more occurrences of sinus infections that require antibiotic treatment for two or more years. Sufferers of chronic sinusitis also suffer from allergies to airborne agents and asthma. Individuals with depressed immune responses are more prone to developing sinus infections. How are sinus infections diagnosed and treated? If your symptoms last longer than two weeks, it is time to seek medical attention. You will probably be referred to an allergist, who will conduct an exam and test you for allergies, take a sinus x-ray, possibly take a sampling of sinus secretion
