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Understanding Sinusitis

When the small air chambers of your facial bones, located behind your eyebrows, cheeks and jaw, become inflamed, sinusitis is likely the cause. Sinusitis is characterized by pain or pressure in these areas, and often follows a viral cold, changes in air pressure, allergies. If you have the following symptoms for more than a week, you need to see an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor.

Sinusitis symptoms include:

Sinusitis is characterized in as follows:

For chronic and recurrent sinusitis, there are several effective treatments that can be done in office. Call us today to schedule a consultation.

Ramie A. Tritt, MD, President, Atlanta ENT

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