In the 'Symptoms - Head - Nose' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about sinus headaches and sinus infections:
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Sinusitis - have you had sinus headaches or sinus infections?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Never had it / don't know" |
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"Probably had it/minor episode(s) now resolved" |
History of sinusitis |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode(s) in the past, no longer a problem" |
History of sinusitis |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor / chronic problem" |
Sinusitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major / chronic problem" |
Sinusitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Allergen (Allergens)
A substance that is capable of producing an allergic response in the body.
Allergy (Allergies)
Hypersensitivity caused by exposure to a particular antigen (allergen), resulting in an increased reactivity to that antigen on subsequent exposure, sometimes with harmful immunologic consequences.
Sinuses (Sinus)
Four pairs of air pockets lined with membranes in the bones around the nose. The ethmoid sinuses are located on each side of the nose between the eyes; the maxillary sinuses are located in the cheek above the teeth and below the eyes; the sphenoid sinuses are located deeply behind the eyes; the frontal sinuses are located in the forehead.
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses, with causes ranging from dust to hay fever. Obstinate cases can be caused by chronic sinus infections or the continued exposure to allergens from food, pets or environmental irritants.
Last updated: Feb 28, 2008
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