Causes of Chronic Sinusitis (Anatomic Factors, Biofilm, Abnormal Microbiome)

Normal healthy sinuses connect to the nasal passages in a complex network of air flow and drainage passages. Recurrent or chronic sinusitis may occur due to anatomic blockages such as a deviated septum, nasal polyps, or blocked sinus openings (0:14). However, persistent sinusitis may also be due to issues related to the sinus mucosal lining itself whether abnormal sinus microbiome, biofilm formation, and/or dysfunctional or damaged sinus mucosal cilia. Anatomic Factors (0:14) Normal Sinus Microbiome (0:35) Sinus Infection (0:50) Abnormal Sinus Microbiome (1:13) Damaged Sinus Mucosa (1:25) Biofilm (1:32) Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis (1:50) Online store for sinus health including recommended sinus probiotics: https://fauquierent.net/store_sinus.htm Video created by Dr. Christopher Chang: https://www.FauquierENT.net Video created with Dr. Christopher Lansford: https://www.DoctorLansford.com Still haven’t subscribed to Fauquier ENT on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/35SazwA #chronicsinusitis #allergies #recurrentsinusitis #sinusitis