Results We reviewed 110 charts from patients who had had chronic sinusitis. Five (4.5%) of those patients had fungal sinusitis, 52 (47%) had allergic sinusitis, and 53 (48%) had infectious sinusitis.

For invasive fungal sinusitis, surgeons may use different types of procedures depending on the extent of damage to the tissues. Surgery aims to clear the fungus and remove any dead tissue.

For some people, particularly those with allergic fungal sinusitis or recurrent fungus balls, managing fungal sinus issues becomes a long-term health concern requiring ongoing attention.

Allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) is the most common type of fungal sinus infection. It is caused by an allergic reaction to different types of fungi, with the Aspergillus species being the most ...

If levels are too high, it indicates an allergy. Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance from something eaten, touched, or inhaled into the lungs. In extreme cases, ...

Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS): This type happens when your immune system reacts to fungi in your sinuses. It’s often seen in people with allergies and can cause symptoms like nasal congestion ...

Life-threatening Complications: A CT scan revealed that Dr RG was suffering from nasal polyposis and fungal sinusitis, which was compressing the optic nerve within the sphenoid sinus. This rare ...

A CT scan revealed that Dr RG was suffering from nasal polyposis and fungal sinusitis, which was compressing the optic nerve within the sphenoid sinus. This rare condition, if not promptly addressed, ...