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April 11, 2008

How is a Chronic Sinus Infection Caused?

Filed under: Causes, Parts of the Body - 11 Apr 2008

It is not unusual for many people to develop sinus infections once or twice a year. The body’s natural defenses do a good job at protecting itself against bacterial infections but there are some who suffer from chronic sinus infection against which some more aggressive measures may be needed. To be considered chronic, sinus infection symptoms will last more than eight weeks, will be present four or more times a year and often each episode will last longer than 20 days. (more…)