Consummation is in particular relevant in a Catholic marriage. Within the Roman Catholic Church, if a matrimonial celebration takes place (ratification) but the spouses have not yet engaged in intercourse (consummation), then the marriage is said to be a marriage ratum sed non consummatum.
Chronic sinusitis Chronic sinusitis can be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or by a deviated septum. Signs and symptoms may include nasal obstruction or congestion that causes difficulty breathing through your nose, and pain and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead.
Highlights. 1  Nasal polyps are benign growths of the lining tissues of your nose. 2  Polyps can be triggered by chronic or recurring sinus infections, asthma, hay fever, or cystic fibrosis. 3  Polyps can grow large enough to block your nasal passages, resulting in chronic congestion.