Diseases and Conditions
Chronic sinusitis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
You're at increased risk of getting chronic sinusitis if you have:
- A deviated nasal septum
- Nasal polyps
- Asthma
- Aspirin sensitivity
- A dental infection
- A fungal infection
- Tumors
- An immune system disorder such as HIV/AIDS or cystic fibrosis
- Hay fever or another allergic condition
- Regular exposure to pollutants such as cigarette smoke
