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 | Chronic sinusitis is a very common problem in the United States, and occurs even more frequently in people with allergies. Not all forms of sinusitis respond to antibiotics, however. A large number of people with chronic sinusitis are actually suffering from fungal sinus infections, which won't get better with typical antibiotics. There are a variety of forms of fungal sinusitis, including allergic fungal sinusitis, fungus ball, and invasive fungal sinus infections that occur in people with suppressed immune systems. If you've had chronic sinus infections, especially with symptoms that don't get better with typical treatments, you could have a fungal sinus infection. Read more about fungal sinusitis, including the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for each type. | |
Fungal Sinus Infections
Sinusitis, or infection of the sinuses, is a common problem affecting millions of people in the United States every year. Most of these cases of sinusitis are mild and caused by viral and bacterial infections. Less commonly, sinus infections can be caused by fungus. Fungi are found throughout nature, and airborne fungus can be inhaled into the nose and lungs, causing various types of infections in the respiratory tract. Fungal infections of the sinuses can be divided into two major types: non-invasive and invasive.
| All About Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are defined as inflammation of one or more sinuses. Sinuses are hollow cavities within the bones of the face. The sinuses are lined by mucous membranes that normally produce fluid - this fluid usually drains into the nasal passages and is swallowed throughout the day. However, when the drainage sites for the sinuses are blocked, the sinuses cannot drain, and an infection may develop. The actual infection of the sinuses is most frequently caused by a viral infection (such as the common cold), but can also be bacterial in nature (and therefore responds to antibiotics). Some sinus infections are due to fungus and mold in the sinuses. Sinus infections can be divided into different categories, the first based on how long the infection has been going on...
| More on Mold Allergy
Mold has well-known associations with human disease. People can develop fungal infections of various types, especially those with poorly functioning immune systems. Fungi are also known to produce toxins, which have been blamed for causing various diseases. Molds can also cause severe immune reactions as a result of colonizing (living in, but not causing an actual infection) the lungs (hypersensitivity pneumonitis) and the sinuses. Molds are also well known to cause various allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma.
| Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications
Find out important patient information for the most common medications used to treat allergies and asthma. Learn about what a medication is used for, who shouldn't take it, common side effects, and interactions with other medications. Pictures of the medication (pills, capsules, bottles, etc) are also shown.
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