Question 1

is mild paranasal sinus disease just a fancy term for sinus infection?

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Yes: In a way. The mucosa of the sinuses can be prominent on scan This is caused by allergies. Irritants or infection.

Question 2

can paranasal sinus disease cause the loss of smell and taste?

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Yes it is possible: Sinus infection complication could be loss of smell and taste.

Question 3

no fluid levels. muscoal thickening. chronic appearing paranasal sinus disease, maxillary and ethmoid. what does that mean?

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Inflammation: Inflammation of the sinus and nasal mucosal (surface layer) tissue.  could be related to chronic rhinosinusitis due to allergy or non-allergic triggers, infection, or other rarer causes.  the ordering physician should be prepared to discuss the results in your specific case. Effective treatment depends on the cause, which is not readily apparent from the CT scan report by itself.

Question 4

paranasal sinus disease- can someone please explain my results to me? there are small retention cysts in both inferior maxillary antra, the larger on the left measuring up to 15 mm in maximum dimension?

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: You have an established sinus infection and the tissue has grown around and contains toxic material and it needs attention from an Ear,Nose and Throat specialist. Take a lokka at the information sheet here: https://drneilmcleod.com/information-sheets/ and try to develop a relationship with your doctor so that their explanations are better understood. Best wishes.

Question 5

what does it mean to have mucosal thickening on maxillary sinus?  what is inflammatory paranasal sinus disease?

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Chronic sinusitis : Will most likely cause this appearance
Consult with ENT specialist

Question 6

plz explain.minimal to mild chronic appearing paranasal sinus inflammatory changes.mildly increased ethmoid air cells.no acute sinusitis or osseous changes .

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Sinusitis: It usually means that you a lingering mild  chronic inflammation in your sinuses often associated with allergies. It usually is self limiting but if you are having bothersome symptoms  would try a nasal spray such as Flonase

Question 7

my mri results say increased csf within optic nerve sheaths, mild flattening of the posterior globes, and minimal paranasal sinus mucosal thickening. ?

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Increased CSF: The optic nerve sheaths communicate with the brain and any elevation of CSF pressure is transmitted through them. You didn't mention papilledema on your eye exam, but it is probably there. These are worrisome findings and I would immediately follow up with a neurologist or your treating provider.

Question 8

mild to moderate scattered paranasal sinus mucosal thickening as above. leftward nasal septal deviation. i did a ct scan of my sinuses. had a ct scan before and diagnosed with sinusitis. i still have headaches, so in your opinion.this the cause?

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: You have been diagnosed with sinusitis, a condition that lingers and needs a whole change of routine to cure even after the antibiotics.  Please take a look at the sheet of recommendations for those with this condition: https://drneilmcleod.com/information-sheets/

Question 9

what does minimal paranasal sinus mucosal thickening means?

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: Not a significant disorder. It is not an uncommon residua of sinusitis. Does not require any action on your part.
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Question 10

what is the definition or description of: paranasal sinus cancer?

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Paranasal Sinus: cancer= cancer that arises in one of the paranasal sinuses that drain into the nasal cavity(maxillary, ethmoid, frontal, sphenoid sinuses)

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Is mild paranasal sinus disease just a fancy term for sinus infection?

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Can paranasal sinus disease cause the loss of smell and taste?

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No fluid levels. muscoal thickening. chronic appearing paranasal sinus disease, maxillary and ethmoid. what does that mean?

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Paranasal sinus disease- can someone please explain my results to me? there are small retention cysts in both inferior maxillary antra, the larger on the left measuring up to 15 mm in maximum dimension?

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What does it mean to have mucosal thickening on maxillary sinus? what is inflammatory paranasal sinus disease?

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Plz explain.minimal to mild chronic appearing paranasal sinus inflammatory changes.mildly increased ethmoid air cells.no acute sinusitis or osseous changes .

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My mri results say increased csf within optic nerve sheaths, mild flattening of the posterior globes, and minimal paranasal sinus mucosal thickening. ?

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Mild to moderate scattered paranasal sinus mucosal thickening as above. leftward nasal septal deviation. i did a ct scan of my sinuses. had a ct scan before and diagnosed with sinusitis. i still have headaches, so in your opinion.this the cause?

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What does minimal paranasal sinus mucosal thickening means?

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What is the definition or description of: paranasal sinus cancer?

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