Acute On Chronic Sinusitis

Whenever a chronic sinusitis patient goes into colder weather, the nasal mucosa slightly swells, adding to the other sinusitis factors. Already partially blocked openings or drainage pathways will be blocked more or get blocked. When the total blockage happens, the bacteria grow more, and the symptoms will increase, similar to acute sinusitis. This stage is called “acute on chronic” sinusitis. Both the number and severity of the symptoms will also increase in acute on chronic sinusitis. The patient can experience new symptoms.