Chronic sinus

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Chronic sinus

Asked for Male, 36 Years

Hi, I have been suffering from sinus. Recently got an mri brain because I had sone headache and stuffy nose. The report says mild mucosal thickening in bilateral maxillary and left sphenoid sinuses. Wanted to know how serious this is and what is the treatment for it. Thanks

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Mild mucosa thickening is a common incidental finding and may not be suggestive of chronic rhinosinusitis. You need to. Undergo diagnostic nasal endoscopy also. If diagnosis is confirmed then treatment can be planned. Usually other causes for headaches needs to ruled out

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