Question 1

what's left maxillary sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: The maxillary sinus is one of the 4 pairs of paranasal (around the nose) sinuses. The maxillary sinuses are under the cheeks. Infection in the left maxillary sinus is called left maxillary sinusitis.

Question 2

can chronic maxillary sinusitis cause drowsiness, foggy feeling?

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Maxillary Sinusitis: Greetings. Yes, chronic sinusitis can indeed cause fatigue, drowsiness and feeling like you are "in a fog". Our immune system is stressed with a sinus infection and thus is weakened. Over the counter saline nasal/sinus rinse 2-3 x/day the follow your evening dose with a steroid nasal spray as directed. This will help reduce inflammation. If after 5 days, your still ill, see your doctor.

Question 3

should i see a doctor for chronic sinusitis? i was diagnosed with chronic maxillary sinusitis while i was in the military and at the time they said there was not much they can do about it - is chronic maxillary sinusitis treatable? if so is it through otc

Accepted Answer

Hello, : Hello, if you have obstructions that cuase you to stop breathing at night, you might have sleep apnea. Do you have problems with snoring? Do you wake up gasping for breath? Are you overweight? If this is waking you, recommend that you see an otolaryngologist. That doctor can make a deterimation about whether air way occlusion is serious and about the necessity of a sleep study.

Question 4

a 46-year-old patient with chronic maxillary sinusitis undergoes bilateral balloon dilation of the maxillary. how effective is this?

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Balloon dilation: If it is uncomplicated and there is no mass lesion in the sinus, this is a very effective procedure.

Question 5

i got ct scan done today, report reads left maxillary sinusitis seen. i get headaches everyday, even when i don't have cold. how can i reduce them?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your headaches may or may not have anything to do with the maxillary sinusitis   speak to your doctor. Treatment with antibiotics may eliminate the sinusitis. If your headaches go away the sinusitis is responsible.

Question 6

what to do if i have right maxillary sinusitis. what is the best antibacterial to keep it under control for long time ?

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ENT doc: Antibiotics are not usually the best long term option for chronic or recurrent maxillary sinusitis. Usually there is a structural problem that needs to be corrected. See an ENT doc.

Question 7

what can be done for acute maxillary sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Clear the nose with saline rinses, using a bulb syringe or neti pot. Promote drainage from the sinuses with decongestants - either oral (tablets) or topical (nasal sprays). If symptoms persist for more than a week, get evaluated by your physician for whether an antibiotic might be appropriate for you.

Question 8

i was prescribed prednisone 20mg for acute right maxillary sinusitis for 3 days. is this safe to take or is there another alternative? i've heard terr

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Maybe: You have 2 good choices: follow his/her advice OR get some other advice.  Either way, you need a trained/competent provider personally you; if you don't like what you're hearing, get a 2nd opinion.  You may find the providers agree outright OR you may find a preferred alternative.  Try an ENT or OMFS.

Question 9

does maxillary sinusitis mean there is a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Maxillary infection: No, not necessarily. Deep root infections of the upper teeth can lead to maxillary sinus infection, but not always.  More likely your maxillary sinusitis evolved from inadequate sinus clearance of mucus and associated bacteria.

Question 10

what does this mean on mri?  bilateral ethmoid and milder sphenoid, frontal,  and bilateral maxillary  sinusitis.

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: It's very import for your doctor to correlate what radiologists find on your scans with your physical findings and symptoms.  As far as your sinus findings, these are normally air filled areas along your face but an MRI will show if the lining is thickened or if the space has become fluid filled.  Feel free to schedule a consult and upload your images and we can review these findings in detail.

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Should i see a doctor for chronic sinusitis? i was diagnosed with chronic maxillary sinusitis while i was in the military and at the time they said there was not much they can do about it - is chronic maxillary sinusitis treatable? if so is it through otc

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A 46-year-old patient with chronic maxillary sinusitis undergoes bilateral balloon dilation of the maxillary. how effective is this?

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I got ct scan done today, report reads left maxillary sinusitis seen. i get headaches everyday, even when i don't have cold. how can i reduce them?

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What to do if i have right maxillary sinusitis. what is the best antibacterial to keep it under control for long time ?

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What can be done for acute maxillary sinusitis?

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I was prescribed prednisone 20mg for acute right maxillary sinusitis for 3 days. is this safe to take or is there another alternative? i've heard terr

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Does maxillary sinusitis mean there is a tooth infection?

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What does this mean on mri? bilateral ethmoid and milder sphenoid, frontal, and bilateral maxillary sinusitis.

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