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Fungal sinusitis, also known as fungal rhinosinusitis, is an infection of the sinus caused by a fungus. Most fungal sinus infections have similar symptoms, including nasal congestion and sinus pain - pain between the eyes, the forehead, and cheeks. Fungal sinusitis is usually treated with surgery and sometimes requires additional anti-fungal treatment. However, people with healthy immune systems may not require any treatment. In addition, some fungal sinus infections may clear on their own.
People with a weak defence system are more likely to suffer fungal sinusitis, often carrying a higher risk of developing complications. Some types of fungal sinusitis destroy the lining of the nose, may spread to the brain, and cause death.
Some symptoms of fungal sinusitis are:
People with weakened immunity carry an increased risk of developing severe symptoms such as:
Stages and Types of Fungal Sinusitis
Fungal sinusitis can be classified based on its nature -
Non-invasive fungal sinusitis can be further classified as:
Untreated, invasive sinus infections can destroy the nose tissue and spread to the skull and brain. Such conditions are life-threatening. Invasive fungal sinusitis has the following types:
To diagnose a patient with fungal sinusitis, a doctor first takes a thorough medical history and assesses the symptoms. Then, the doctor may advise some tests to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment of fungal sinusitis varies. Patients with a healthy immune system do not require any treatment for some types of fungal sinus infections. However, invasive fungal sinus infections require immediate treatment or can be fatal. Treatments include:
Some complications that may occur due to fungal sinusitis are:
Despite the recent progress in research and analysis of fungal sinusitis, the disease is not well understood and remains challenging to diagnose and treat.
Some forms of fungal sinusitis are more common than others. Risk factors associated with fungal sinusitis are:
Reviewed by Dr. Vivek Nangia, Principal Director & Head, Pulmonology on 06-Dec-2022.
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