Cysts can arise through a variety of processes in the body, including.  1 wear and tear or simple obstructions to the flow of fluid, 2  infections, 3  tumors, 4  chronic inflammatory conditions, 5  genetic (inherited) conditions,  defects in developing organs in the embryo.
1 Acute * sinusitis often develops after a person has had a cold, with symptoms lasting less than 3 weeks. 2  Chronic * sinusitis can last 3 to 8 weeks or longer; it often occurs in people who have allergies or asthma. 3  Recurrent sinusitis consists of several acute episodes of sinusitis in 1 year.
Sinus Infection Overview. Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head.A person with a sinus infection may also have a cough, sore throat, fever, bad breath, and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions.Sinusitis is categorized as acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term, the most common type). Sinusitis is very common. person with a sinus infection may also have a cough, sore throat, fever, bad breath, and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions. Sinusitis is categorized as acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term, the most common type).