Question

After having a severe cold accompanied by nasal congestion, helen complained that she had a frontal headache and the right side of her face ached. what bony structures are being affected and what is her probable diagnosis?

Answer 1

The answer is paranasal sinuses. In nasal activity it surrounded with a group of paired air-filled spaces called paranasal sinuses. The maxillary sinuses are located under the eyes; the frontal sinuses are above the eyes; the ethmoidal sinuses are between the eyes and the sphenoidal sinuses are behind the eyes. Each sinuses are given according to the facial bones they are located.