To illustrate the spread of sinusitis, especially from a perspective of understanding rather than actual contagious spread (since bacterial sinusitis isn’t typically contagious and viral sinusitis spread would be the same as that of the common cold or flu), you would want to focus on the following steps:How to Prevent Sinus Infections..?
- Initial Infection: The process begins with pathogens like viruses or bacteria entering the nasal passages, which could be depicted as the starting point of the diagram.
- Inflammation and Blockage: These pathogens cause an inflammatory response, leading to swollen nasal passages and blockage of sinuses. This could be shown as a branching off, illustrating the blockage.
- Fluid Accumulation: Due to inflammation, mucus can’t drain properly, leading to fluid buildup in the sinuses. This would be the next stage in the diagram.
- Development of Sinusitis: The trapped mucus and fluid create an environment for bacteria to grow if it’s bacterial sinusitis, causing further inflammation and infection. This stage is where sinusitis fully develops.
- Symptom Manifestation: Finally, symptoms like pain, pressure, nasal congestion, and discharge manifest, completing the cycle of how sinusitis affects an individual.
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