Sinusitis (Viral)

Your Path

  • Sinusitis (Viral)

Sites

  • Nasal mucosa, para-nasal sinus

Etiology

  • Adeno, rhino, influenza, para-influenza, other

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Acute onset
  • Cough
  • Colored d/c
  • Facial fullness/pain
  • Self limited, resolving by 7-10d

Physical Exam Findings

  • Pain upon precussion of sinuses
  • Post nasal drip evident on pharynx
  • Impaired transillumination of maxillary sinus (if affected)