Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Sinusitis
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms of sinusitis vary, depending on the cause and type of sinusitis.
Acute allergic sinusitis may cause:
Viral sinusitis can cause the following symptoms:
Viral sinusitis will spontaneously resolve in 10 to 14 days. Sometimes an episode can last 21 days. Viral sinusitis is common in the fall, winter, and early spring.
Bacterial sinusitis in adults can produce the following symptoms:
Bacterial sinusitis in children may cause:
The symptoms of bacterial sinusitis follow one of three patterns. The most common is symptoms that worsen over time. The second pattern is symptoms that last longer than 3 weeks. This is often described as a cold that won't go away. The third pattern is the sudden onset of severe upper respiratory symptoms.
Cold air sinusitis may cause these symptoms:
Dry air sinusitis is often seen in the winter months and may cause:
Aspirin sensitivity sinusitis may cause: