Ethmoiditis
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What is the definition of 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.

What are the causes of Ethmoiditis?

Bacteria cause most ethmoid sinus infections. Some types of fungus and viruses can also be involved.

What are the symptoms of Ethmoiditis?

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
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Who are the top Ethmoiditis Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Ethmoiditis
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Ethmoiditis
Otolaryngology

ENT And Allergy Specialists

5 S Sunnybrook Rd, Ste 300, 
Pottstown, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Swanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Empyema. Dr. Swanson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

Distinguished in Ethmoiditis
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Ethmoiditis
Otolaryngology

ENT And Allergy Specialists

826 Main St, Ste 201, 
Phoenixville, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Broker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Empyema, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Broker is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Ethmoiditis
Elite in Ethmoiditis
Head And Neck Surgery, 
Tampere, FI 

Rami Taulu practices practicing medicine in Tampere, Finland. Taulu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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.

What are the references for this article ?

Benninger MS, Roxbury CR, Stokken JK. Acute rhinosinusitis: pathogenesis, treatment, and complications. In: Flint PW, Francis HW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 40.

DeMuri GP, Wald ER. Sinusitis. In: Blaser MJ, Cohen JI, Holland SM, et al, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2026:chap 64.