frontal sinus
Brow bone hollow
The frontal sinuses are air-filled cavities in the skull, located behind the forehead above the eyes.
They're part of the paranasal sinus system that drains into the nasal passages.
Inflammation or infection causes frontal sinusitis, felt as pressure or pain across the forehead: The doctor said my headache was from blocked frontal sinuses.
Air channel in nose
- foreheadFace above eyebrows
- skullHead's bone casing
- orbitCurved celestial path
- cribriform platePerforated ethmoid bone section
turbinates · mucosa · antrum
Passage prevented or impeded
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
nasal obstruction · decongestants · pseudoephedrine · nasal spray · saline rinse · neti pot · steam inhalation · humidifier
Of or from germs
- viralSpreading quickly online
- fungalOf or like mushrooms
- purulencePus-filled state
- feverElevated body temperature
malaise · antibiotics · osteomyelitis · abscess · empyema · postnasal drip · endoscopy · otolaryngologist
Force upon contact
- forehead painDiscomfort in front skull
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- dull acheMild persistent soreness
facial pain · referred pain · bending over · periorbital · analgesic · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · naproxen
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- opacificationLoss of translucency
hypoplasia · aplasia · asymmetry · radiograph
nasal cavity
Air channel in nose
blocked
Passage prevented or impeded
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- inflammationProtective tissue response
swelling · nasal obstruction · decongestants · pseudoephedrine · nasal spray · saline rinse · neti pot · steam inhalation · humidifier · allergies
bacterial
Of or from germs
fever · malaise · antibiotics · osteomyelitis · abscess · empyema · postnasal drip · endoscopy · otolaryngologist · polyps
pressure
Force upon contact
- forehead painDiscomfort in front skull
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
dull ache · facial pain · referred pain · bending over · periorbital · analgesic · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · naproxen · chronic
CT scan
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
opacification · hypoplasia · aplasia · asymmetry · radiograph