[header] How to treat a fungal infection of the sinus cavity [title] Track the progress of the fungus. [step] Aspergillus fungi will first infect the paranasal sinuses and airways. It may then progress down into the lung tissue, or remain in the sinuses.
[header] How to treat a fungal infection of the sinus cavity [title] Track the progress of the fungus. [step] Aspergillus fungi will first infect the paranasal sinuses and airways. It may then progress down into the lung tissue, or remain in the sinuses.
If the infection continues into the lining of the mouth, it might result in nose bleeds and difficulty swallowing. [title] Examine the nasal cavity to get a sense of where the infection should originate. It can also drip down the lung tissues. [title] Get your sample taken at a laboratory. If you first suspect an infection, you should see your doctor. Other telltale signs of fungal infection in a sinus cavity are : [substeps] A decreased lung capacity that restricts oxygen flow to the throat. At this time, the fungi will form a fungus ball, or aspergilloma, which is the hallmark of this infection. [substeps] A fungus ball is a mass of fungi that form together.