T17.0: Foreign body in nasal sinus

The nasal sinuses are located in the head and are connected to the nose. The nasal sinuses are lined on the inside with a moist mucous membrane that moistens and warms the air.

Different types of foreign bodies can get into the paranasal sinuses. A foreign body may be a mucous plug, for example. Foreign bodies may also be objects, however.

If there are foreign bodies in the paranasal sinuses, there can be various symptoms. For example, the foreign body may make breathing more difficult. You may also have a sudden need to sneeze. If foreign bodies remain in the paranasal sinuses for a long time, inflammation can result there.

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