Fungal sinusitis

Fungal sinusitis is the inflammation of the mucosal lining of the Para nasal sinuses due to fungal infection mainly due to Aspergillus species. Most fungal sinus infections are benign or noninvasive, except when they occur in individuals who are immunocompromised. This infection mainly occurs in middle-aged populations.There are mainly of two types invasive like Acute fulminant, Chronic invasive, Granulomatous and non-invasive like Saprophytic infection, Sinus fungal ball, Eosinophil related FRS including AFRS. Individuals with the condition of fungal sinusitis mostly present with features that include facial pain and pain around the eyes, nasal congestion, running nose, headache, later there may be ophthalmoplegia (paralysis of ocular muscles).