Frequent sinus infections

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Asked for Female, 34 Years

I had an extraction last year and ever since I get sinus infections that last 2 to 3 months at a time. I usually have to take 2 courses of antibiotics to clear up. Do you think the extraction has done something to my sinuses?

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nafisa Parveen

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

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As per your description there might be a possibility of oroantral fistula.. need to be evaluated by local examination and proper investigations..visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment..

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