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What does maxillary sinus retention cyst with chronic sinus inflammatory changes mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pressure pain in the head, sometimes back and neck pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings says right maxillary sinus retention cyst, also, mild chronic sinus inflammatory changes are noted. What does that mean? Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It means that you had mild sinusitis (sinus infection) for a long time. The changes are prominent at the maxillary sinus. The maxillary sinus is an air-filled bony space below the eye and front part of the cheek. Retention cyst means that due to the long-standing inf... Read Full »
I had a right side upper molar issue and was diagnosed as chronic sinusitis. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, A few months ago I had a right side upper molar issue. I went to a clinic and was given an antibiotic, but it did not help. I went to the clinic after some days, and I asked for Clindamycin and still there was no result. The dentist tapped on the tooth, and there was no pain. He surmis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get a professional evaluation because your symptoms may lead to septal perforation, nasal bleeding and permanent loss of sense of smell. I would advise going for nasal endoscopy if you were to do that then follow it up if needed with a CT scan of nose and s... Read Full »
I have the sensation of something stuck in my neck. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got chronic sinusitis diagnosed by ENT doctor. I am suffering from difficulties of swelling for months, feel like something is stuck in my neck like sputum or something else that is moving up and down, especially while eating or having flu. Do you think it is related to ENT or I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In such a patient what we would do is a laryngoscopy. Just to rule out any growth or inflammation. Chronic sinusitis due to contact post nasal drip tends to cause reflux-related symptoms and globus feeling. Secondly, we need to check your hemoglobin status to rule out ... Read Full »
How do I stop frequent nose bleeds?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. This query is all about my frequent nose bleeding. It started when I was in grade school, I got nose bleed when it is very hot, or when the air is dry and it only happens once a month or once every two months. For the past three months, I got frequent noseb... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I understand your concern. I assure you that you need not be worried. Epistaxis or nasal bleeding is a very common condition and has been reported to occur in up to 60 percent of the general population. Most nosebleeds are not serious and can... Read Full »
Why do I have pain on my face?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in my right side of the face between the temple and cheekbone. I am getting a stabbing pain when I press there. I am also suffering from sinus and taking Sinarest and antibiotic. What can I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have a CT scan of your paranasal sinus (PNS)? If you have sinusitis, then you have to continue antibiotic and decongestant for at least a week. Also, you need to take a steroid nasal spray along with decongestant nose drop. Chronic sinusitis has to be operated an... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old woman, 5 feet in height and weighing 92lbs. I have been dealing with post-nasal drip due to chronic sinusitis for about a month, and despite trying nasal sprays and antibiotics, nothing seems to provide relief. I have also been unable to keep food or water down for ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms appear to be related to upper respiratory tract allergies following infections. I would suggest you not to rely solely on medication. I suggest the following: Perform steam inhalation three times a day ... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for chronic sinusitis.
Query: Hi doctor, I have chronic sinusitis. My father has it. It has developed into rhinosinusitis and he is unable to taste or smell now. How to prevent this from happening to me? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have allergic rhinitis. It typically occurs due to a hyper response to a certain material like dust. It presents with bouts of sneezing more at a specific time in a day. There are many other materials that can cause allergic rhinitis. They can cause itch... Read Full »
I have reduced sense of smell due to chronic sinusitis. Will my sense of smell eventually come back?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis without nasal polyps two years back. I have had symptoms for this entire time. I received a computed tomography scan and nasal endoscopy from an ear nose throat doctor. I will share these results with you. My doctor said I have mild or mild-to-mod... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have only mucosal thickening in ethmoid and maxillary sinuses with open Ostia, which means sinusitis is there, and such cases are managed usually by conservative medical treatment. However, you have a reduced smelling sensation that should a... Read Full »
What are sinus infections, and what causes it?
Query: Hello doctor, I require some information about sinus infection. 1. What are sinus infections, and what causes it? 2. Suggest some reasons why we are getting frequent sinus infections, and what should done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Sinus infections (sinusitis) are swelling or inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses. 2. Causes include a virus, bacteria, fungus, allergies, polyps, tooth infections. 3. Blockage of the nose, especially if you are allergic or having nasal polyps makes you pr... Read Full »
Can a chronic sinus infection cause stuffy nose and headaches?
Query: Hi doctor, I think that I may have a chronic sinus infection. Before four months, I wake up and blew my nose. I had a yellow or greenish mucus with blood in the morning. I did not have any other symptoms except tiredness. I took Advil and seawater nasal spray. It lasted for a couple of weeks. After... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a chronic allergic problem. Allergic rhinitis is an immune complex issue that is present innately and it starts to shows symptoms at a particular stage. It occurs when a foreign substance enters the nose. It causes a cascade of chemical events leading to nasal co... Read Full »