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An infection has been seen in maxillary sinus of left side.whether surgery is compulsory to cure it or simple medication can work. Also what could be the minimum charges for surgery?

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This could be treated by medicines alone . But you might require a longer antibiotic course of 2 weeks or so. Also some injections to improve your immunity might be needed . That's all . Surgery costs ...  Read More

Sir beacause of maxillary sinus my face shape is changed and it is looking very bad. Will it get back to its orignal position after getting treated.. please do reply.

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I cannot help you without examining you. Please use this app to find and meet a good ENT Specialist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be ve ...  Read More

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Mri scanning shows polypoidal mucosal thickening in left maxillary sinus...used antibiotics antihistamines for one month but no use.. what are the alternatives and treatment options kindly respond...

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I have been detected as polypoid muscular right maxillary sinus in brain CT scan report. Is it serious or can be cured easily as I feel blurry vision and pain in right side of face.

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Rx R49(Germany) Dosage -25drops with some water 4times 6month daily. S.k.ghosh.16.5.2016. ...  Read More

1. Itching in Eyes with reddishness 2. Sneezing 3. Runny Nose CT scan FACE findings shows "Polypoidal mucosal thickening in the left maxillary sinus with obliteration of left maxillary ostia" Regular problem of sneezing and itching in eyes with reddishness. Please suggest.

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I have the cold problem and have an inflammation in nose.My right sided maxillary sinus irregular and hazy Medial wall of right maxillary sinus erosion. Do I have a sinus issue? How it can be treated?

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You need to have further evaluation before reaching any conclusions. Please do consult. CT scan needs to be done ...  Read More

Last 10 days i have ache in cheek and upper jaw and less pain under ear. I tested a PNS x-ray. The result is mucosal thickening in right maxillary sinus. It is treatable ??

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That mostly means sinusitis. It is definitely treatable. ...  Read More

I have maxillary sinus on both sides, but right side create blockage in nose most of the time and heaviness behind right eyes and mild sweet pain on back of tha head, Can I use saline nasal spray for this.

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It wont relieve ...  Read More

I had blood test and everything was normal and in good range. I had x-ray and found Maxillary sinus in x-ray report. I have this issue since last 4-5 yrs and during the sinus I feel heavy face and severe headache for atleast 12-24 hrs.

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Hello doctors please help me in this issue For the past one week I am facing this tingling sensation in my maxillary sinus. Can you please guide me in this regard. What causes tingling sensation in maxillary sinuses..

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This type of sensation cab be due to decayed tooth or nerve pain. Are you getting this after taking cold foods? Is pain triggered by touching face or opening mouth? Or cold? ...  Read More

Dear Sir, Please see attached USG and culture report. My mother developed infection in c- section which is done 20 yrs back and currently pus is discharged from sinus taact. What is the correct approach to resolve this issue.

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The ultrasound suggests a chronic sinus tract with a thick-walled collection at the previous C-section scar extending deep across the rectus muscle up to the prevesical space, with branching (ramifica ...  Read More

X Ray PNS water view results are as follows: Opacification of bilateral maxillary and ethmoid sinuses and Left inferior turbinate hypertrophy

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It signifies Sinusitis. Medication recommended ...  Read More

I had severe sinus problem like pain around eyes and temples and head heaviness and eye pressure for almost 10 days. I went to doctor and he prescribed azithral 500 1 tablets for 5 days. I started feeling better from day 1 but on 5th day I developed dry cough and mild temperature ( between 99.2 to 100.1). I didn't take any medicine. Can somebody he

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Hello Doctor. I'm having mild pain in my left check and left side of head. Which makes me suspect Sinus Infection. I am inhaling steam and did the Jal Niti but still having pain. Last year also I had this issue and then Doctor prescribed few nasal spray like Azeflo and Metaspray. Taking that made me okay. But now even that does not seems working.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I have been facing sinus infection since few days as my cold gets away but still have stuffy nose and headache around eyebrows and face

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Please get a ctpns ...  Read More

Recently had CT scan for sinus and following impression are mentioned -MILD BILATERAL MAXILLARY SINUSITIS, -BILATERAL GRADE 2/3 FENESTRAL AND RETROFENESTRAL OSTOSCLEROSIS. Please mention what actually mentioned in it and facing severa hearing loss on the both ears and using hearing aid

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It indicates you have bony fixity in the middle ear .. it's the reason for your hearing loss..sinusitis in the sinuses. ...  Read More

Having sinus infection for 4years.facial pain is making things worst.once visited ent.recently taking azithromycin on doctors advise,it cures pain.what to do next.

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Endoscopy and ct ...  Read More

Irritation in Sinus. Nose blocked. Bright yellow mucus discharge. Pain in the ear, little bit. Irritation in throat. Little headache and burning sensation in eyes. Difficulty breathing.

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Take Tab. Cepodem 200 1 tab bd Tab zerodol sp 1 tab bd Tab levocitrizine 5 mg 1 tab hs Steam inhalation twice daily ...  Read More

I have allergic rhinitis.usually can manage with antihistamines. One month back I had a viral infection,cold and cough. After one week other symptoms subsided but having sinusitis. In spite of taking antihistamines regularly,one nose is blocked permanently with phlegm and an itchy throat causes cough. How to cure this. Pl advice Sleeping is diffic

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Get xray pns done. Consult ent for evaluation ...  Read More

I have sinus issues since years. I was in cold temperatures for 10 days and after coming I fell sick. I had symptoms like cheek pain, tonsil pain, mild headache, weakness, green snot and cough. I went to a general physician and now I'm on antibiotics since 3 days. The symptoms have reduced by 50% but they are still there. I still have green snot an

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Continue course for 5 days and Kept on-steroid fr 5 days Tab prednisolone 30 mg bd for 5 days Tab odimont fx 1 night mei Steam inhalation bd Flomist nasal spray 2 puff bd Then go for ct scan ...  Read More

Sinus infection with gerd from long time Unable to sleep and wake properly High fever and body pain Taking duonose nasal spray and pantop dsr but does not work Please help

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Take Dolo 650 thrice a day, 6hrly, for 3 days Take steam every 3-4hrs for the sinusitis If there is cold - Tab Cetrizine 10mg, once a day, at night for 3 days For GERD, can take Pan 40mg/ Rantac 40mg ...  Read More

Hello doctor! I have cold & cough from past 6 days. Today I started having pain in sinuses and eyeballs along with persistent fever(99©) and watery eyes. Please guide me what should be done?

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According to your symptoms you should go for 7days course of medication and avoid any cold beverages for now also take steam inhalation 2-3times a day ...  Read More

Dear doctors, I have a sinus infection with phlem since 2 years ,some times less and some times more.From yesterday onwards it is more with phlem with small amount of blood. Last week i sleep in ac and i drink cold sprite bottele(1litre),this will effects on sinus??? Today morning i observed a blood clot in phlem. It is common for blood clot in sin

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My sinus has been acting up lately. Blocked nose. Especially at night. Very sensitive to dust and smell

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Steam inhalation may be with Vicks/amrutanjan/tulsi leaves/Karvol Plus inhalant capsule Saline/Betadine solution gargles at least 3times a day Take plenty of water Avoid fast food and oily spicy food ...  Read More

Hello doctor, from past few days I have inflamed and blocked nose, It gets hard to Breath, Feels like airways or sinus are blocked, feel heavy in chest too, It seems like some bacterial infection or virus. There is no sneezes and cough. Everything is normal. Please suggest. Thank you.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have sinus problem but my problem is dizziness after taking medicine is reduced but when I travel very small distance also I feel very dizzy when I get down it takes 15min to become normal

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You may have middle ear infection that's also one of the reason for dizziness ...  Read More

Hello Docs, Need ur important second opinion, please help. I visited ENT today because I am suffering from common cold and obviously cough and lot of post nasal drip. Almost all th symptoms are subsided except post nasal drip. Doctor suggested me for X-ray, and it came out to be left maxillary sinusitis. I have attached the X-ray and the repo

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It will go away with medicine don't worry. Not serious. very common ...  Read More

1 month ago I suffered from sinus, then I consulted neurologist and Dr gave medicines taxim , allegra. The pain got subsided but after 1 month I am getting sinus pain only after waking up and it is for. 3 hrs. After that no pain arises till night. So what I have to do further please advise me . Is this serious

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Take a course of antibiotics and antihistamine for 7 days then review ...  Read More

Sir/medam, Does sinus or cold related infection increase the heart rate??, I have a sinus infection like phlem but my heart rate increases 100 to 110 at rest .Iam using betablocker Metxl12.5 to reduce heart rate as per doctor prescription.Please clarify my doubt sir.

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Any infection increases the heart rate. Beta blocker should be used if prescribed by your doctor. ...  Read More

I do suffer from allergic rhinosinusitis and recently I have had a sinus infection for past 4days and was spotting blood in my yellow nose mucus. Then it got less but my throat is a little painful from past two days. Today evening I saw blood in phlegm while clearing my throat, no cough at all. So I got a little worried, is it alarming?

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A course of medicines with antibiotics analgesic and nasal decongestant and mucolytes will be helpful. ...  Read More

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