sinusitis
noun
si·nus·i·tis
| \ ˌsīn-yə-ˈsī-təs
, ˌsī-nə-\
, ˌsī-nə-\
Definition of sinusitis
: inflammation of a sinus of the skull
Examples of sinusitis in a Sentence
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The most common side effects are nose and throat irritation, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection, throat pain, headache, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea. — Stacey Burling, Philly.com, "An asthma drug shows promise against Alzheimer's," 8 June 2018 But a sinus CT scan performed after Mimi had taken medications for two months still showed persistent sinusitis. — Sandra G. Boodman, chicagotribune.com, "The girl who couldn't stop coughing," 5 Apr. 2018 But a sinus CT scan performed after Mimi had taken medications for two months still showed persistent sinusitis. — Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, "Why did a little girl have a persistent ‘smoker’s cough’?," 31 Mar. 2018 Viral sinus infections—also known as sinusitis—usually clear up on their own, says Dr. Lebowitz. — Amanda Macmillan, Health.com, "A 13-Year-Old Died After a Sinus Infection Traveled to His Brain. How Does That Happen?," 16 Mar. 2018 Some doctors have used the infusions to treat chronic conditions, such as asthma attacks, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, acute muscle spasm, sinusitis and allergies. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Gwyneth Paltrow does it. But do you really need a vitamin IV?," 15 Feb. 2018 But a sinus CT scan performed after Mimi had taken medications for two months still showed persistent sinusitis. — Sandra G. Boodman, chicagotribune.com, "The girl who couldn't stop coughing," 5 Apr. 2018 Considering that sinus infections are so common—over 30 million people are diagnosed with sinus infections (aka sinusitis) every year in the U.S.—stories like this can be terrifying. — Korin Miller, SELF, "A 13-Year-Old Boy Died After a Sinus Infection Spread to His Brain," 29 Mar. 2018 Unlike the antibiotics produced from this, these mold spores can easily move throughout the home in the air and be inhaled, causing respiratory problems, pulmonary inflammation, asthma, and potentially chronic sinusitis. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "How To ID The Different Kinds Of Mold In Your House—And Their Cause," 17 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sinusitis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sinusitis
sinusitis
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sinusitis
medical
: painful swelling of the tissues inside the sinuses
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sinusitis
noun
si·nus·itis
| \ ˌsī-n(y)ə-ˈsīt-əs
\
\
Medical Definition of sinusitis
: inflammation of a sinus of the skull
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