PHI with Maxillary sinusitis

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Kieferhöhlenvereiterung, or maxillary sinusitis, is an inflammation and infection of the air-filled cavities located within the cheekbones. It commonly arises as a complication of viral upper respiratory tract infections, like a common cold, which can then lead to bacterial superinfection. Symptoms include significant facial pain and pressure, especially below the eyes, headache, nasal congestion, and often thick, discolored nasal discharge. Fever and a reduced sense of smell are also common. The condition occurs when the sinus openings become blocked, trapping mucus and creating a breeding ground for pathogens. Diagnosis is typically clinical, with treatment focused on relieving symptoms, clearing infection with antibiotics if bacterial, and improving sinus drainage to prevent chronicity.