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Learn About Ethmoiditis
Ethmoiditis is an infection or inflammation of the ethmoidal cells in the sinuses. These are the air-filled spaces in the bone behind the nose and between the eyes.
Ethmoiditis is a type of sinusitis.
Bacteria cause most ethmoid sinus infections. Some types of fungus and viruses can also be involved.
Symptoms usually include:
- Headache between the eyes
- Runny nose
- Nasal congestion
- Loss of sense of smell
Symptoms of more serious infections can include:
- Vision loss
- Double vision
- Redness or bulging of the eyes
ENT And Allergy Specialists
. Dr. Swanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Empyema.
ENT And Allergy Specialists
. Dr. Broker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Empyema, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Rami Taulu practices in Tampere, Finland. Taulu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. Their top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.
Published Date: July 28, 2025
Published By: Ashutosh Kacker, MD, FACS, Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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