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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:50 am

Overview

Acute sinusitis is a bacterial infection in one or more sinuses, which include the maxillary, ethmoid, and frontal sinuses. Acute sinusitis is typically preceded by a viral upper respiratory infection (URI), such as the common cold.

Incidence and Prevalence

Approximately 15% of people in the United States suffer from sinusitis, and about 30 million seek treatment each year. One-third of people who experience a URI develop acute sinusitis.

Causes and Risk Factors


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