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Will chronic sinusitis permanently damage sense of taste and smell?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis last week. I have a very weak sense of smell and taste, tinnitus, post-nasal drip, and congestion. My sense of smell is also getting weaker for the last five days. Can chronic sinusitis permanently damage my sense of smell at this time? Or can it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Chronic rhinosinusitis is a chronic inflammation of the nose and sinuses where there will be significant dysfunction in sinus physiology. This causes swelling of the nose tissues leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion, nasal discharge, post nasal drip and heaviness... Read Full »
Why do I have nasal congestion, mucus discharge from the nose and a post-nasal drip?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a complaint of nasal congestion. There is mucus discharge from the nose, or mucus drips down into the throat. I have had excessive mucus production since I was a child. I had a slight deviation of my nasal septum that was corrected through surgery. However, I still have these is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. A long-standing nasal discharge associated with a post nasal drip points towards either a nose allergy or chronic rhinosinusitis. A CT (computed tomography) scan of paranasal sinuses will help rule out chronic rhino... Read Full »
I have been having a lot of phlegm and sputum which is often green in color. What do I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male, about 154.32 lb. I have been having chronic sinus problems with possible postnasal drip, which was not managed well. I was told that I had GERD four years ago. Lately, I have been having a lot of phlegm and sputum for the last few months when I wake up, which i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Before explaining about clinical diagnosis in your case, let me assure you that whatever you are seeing over your pharynx is just reactive lymphoid hyperplasia and nowhere related to cancer. Coming to your symptoms,... Read Full »