Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic sinusitis?

• A. Chest pain and difficulty breathing.
• B. Persistent runny or clogged nose.
• C. Frequent headaches and high fever.
• D. Fatigue and visual disturbances.

Answer: (B)

Chronic sinusitis mainly affects the nasal passages and sinuses, leading to ongoing nasal obstruction and discharge. The hallmark symptom is a persistent runny nose or a clogged, congested nose that lasts for weeks to months. This continuous nasal congestion and drainage reflect the chronic inflammatory state in the sinuses and is the best indicator of chronic sinusitis.

Other choices don’t fit as well because chest pain and difficulty breathing suggest chest or lung issues rather than sinus inflammation; a high fever is more typical of an acute sinus infection rather than a chronic one, where fever is often absent; fatigue can accompany chronic sinusitis but visual disturbances are not a common feature unless there are rare orbital complications.