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. Here is an overview of the anatomy of the sinuses (also called paranasal sinuses). The human skull contains four major pairs of hollow air-filled cavities called sinuses. These are connected to the space between the nostrils and the nasal passage (behind your nose).