What is maxillary sinus hypoplasia?

Maxillary sinus hypoplasia is the incomplete development or under development of the maxillary sinus. The maxillary sinuses are air-filled cavities located at the cheek area, above the teeth, below the eyes, and close to the nose.

How do members experience maxillary sinus hypoplasia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with maxillary sinus hypoplasia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for maxillary sinus hypoplasia*

Who has maxillary sinus hypoplasia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 4
30s 6
40s 4
50s 11
60s 9
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 32