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Fungal Sinusitis: Types, Symptoms, And Treatment

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Category: Mold & Health | Tags: fungus sinusitis mold allergy

Fungi are large group of eukaryotic organisms, that can be found nearly everywhere on the planet, even in the human body. Fungi comprise microorganisms like molds, yeast, mushrooms, etc. They are about 50,000 kinds of fungi, of which only some dozens are known to conduce illness in humans. Usually, fungi coexist with other microorganisms that dwell in the body, in a natural balance. However, sometimes fungi result in minor to life-threatening infections. When certain fungi cause inflammation of the sinuses, the condition is known as fungal sinus infection. Fungal sinus infection causes comprise debilitated immune system and allergic reaction to the fungi.Types of Fungal Sinusitis Infection

Fungal sinus infection is divided into 4 categories:

Fungal Ball

Overgrowth of fungal elements in the maxillary sinus or cheek is called fungal ball sinus infection. An organism belonging to the Aspergillus family (common bread mold family), is responsible for this condition. Patients suffering from this, usually have a history of recurrent sinus infections. Their sinuses will be blocked by the fungus, however, no bone destruction is observed. The treatment of fungal ball sinus infection involves removal of the fungal ball

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