What is Frontitis?

Description of the disease

Frontitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the frontal sinuses of the nose. It can occur as an independent disease or be a complication of other upper respiratory tract infections.

Classification

• Acute frontitis
• Chronic frontitis

Symptoms

• Pain in the frontal area
• Nasal congestion
• Headache

Causes

Frontitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergic reactions, anomalies of the nasal cavity structure.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of frontitis includes examination by an ENT doctor, X-ray examination, computed tomography.

Treatment

Treatment of frontitis includes taking antibiotics, antiviral drugs, painkillers, nasal lavage, and the use of local vasoconstrictor drugs.

Prevention

• Strengthening the immune system
• Avoiding hypothermia
• Timely treatment of rhinitis and other nasal and throat diseases

Doctor

Frontitis is treated by an ENT doctor.