Odontogenic sinusitis is an atypical form of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus. The cause of its occurrence is inflammation in the teeth and tissues of the upper jaw. So what are the symptoms of inflammation and what treatment methods does modern medicine offer?
Odontogenic sinusitis and its causes
It is immediately worth noting that various types of bacteria can act as the causative agent of the inflammatory process, including streptococci, diplococci, staphylococci, enterococci, etc. Often people with odontogenic sinusitis have some anatomical features of the structure of the upper jaw and teeth, in particular, too close the location of the roots of the latter to the bottom of the sinus. In some cases, the infection enters the maxillary sinus during improperly performed dental procedures or in the presence of perforations after tooth extraction. In addition, periodontitis of the upper teeth (in particular, molars and premolars), as well as osteomyelitis of the upper jaw, suppurative cyst, etc. can be attributed to the reasons.
Acute odontic sinusitis: symptoms
As a rule, a similar form of the disease begins suddenly and is accompanied by inflammation in the alveolar process of the upper jaw. The inflammatory process is accompanied by severe pain of one or several teeth. Soreness increases significantly with pressure on the upper jaw, for example, with food.
Along with this, the body temperature rises sharply, sometimes even up to 40 degrees. Patients with odontogenic sinusitis complain of a feeling of fullness in the corresponding side of the upper jaw, as well as persistent nasal congestion. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by increased lacrimation on the affected side of the face, as well as sensitivity to light. As the disease develops, characteristic purulent or mucopurulent discharge from the nose appears. The nasal mucosa swells and turns red.
Chronic odontic sinusitis and its symptoms
This stage is the result of untreated acute sinusitis or the presence in the upper jaw of a permanent focus of chronic infection. In the clinical picture of this type of inflammation , two main periods are clearly distinguished - relative well-being and exacerbation of the disease.
Patients with odontogenic sinusitis complain of nasal congestion and pain, which are often given not only to the teeth, but also to the temporal and frontal parts of the cranium. A very characteristic symptom is purulent discharge, as well as swelling of the nasal passage on the affected side of the face. Patients also suffer from recurrent unilateral headaches, weakness, constant fatigue, and decreased performance. In some cases, the disease is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the head, swelling of the tissues of the lower eyelid. Often patients complain of an annoying fetid odor.
In any case, this condition requires medical attention. First of all, you need to get rid of the source of infection. Then, as a rule, in most cases, a puncture of the maxillary sinus is performed, during which it is cleaned of pus, washed with antiseptic solutions and antibiotics. In the future, antibiotic therapy is carried out. To eliminate symptoms, patients are prescribed painkillers, antipyretic and desensitizing drugs. To facilitate nasal breathing, special nasal drops with vasodilating properties are used that quickly relieve swelling.
And do not forget that the observance of oral hygiene and timely dental treatment will protect you from the appearance of this unpleasant and very dangerous disease with its complications.