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Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)

Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or inflamed. Health experts estimate 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis every year. Healthcare providers report nearly 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention annually. Americans spend $5.8 billion each year on healthcare costs related to sinusitis.

Understanding Sinusitis


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Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to sinusitis on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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  • Sinus Infection News Releases
  • Asthma
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    Volunteer for Clinical Studies
    Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to sinusitis on ClinicalTrials.gov.

    See Also

  • Sinus Infection News Releases
  • Asthma
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about the sinusitis.