Question 1

what is mild inflammatory disease of the right ethmoid sinus ?

Accepted Answer

sinusitis: This is a mild case of sinusitis involving that specific sinus. It does not tell you the exact cause of this inflammation.

Question 2

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 3

what decongestant, nasal spray and antibiotic should i take for mild ethmoid sinus disease?

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Sinus disease: this is a complex question and it depends on the severity of your symptoms and if this is a chronic problem. Chronic sinusitis is best treated with saline nasal washes. you should see your doctor if this is an acute problem for proper treatment

Question 4

my sinuses report,
mild bilateral maxillary sinus disease with thickened nasal
turbinate in left side of nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

Could be anything: You could have a cold, a sinus infection or allergies. Or its your baseline

Question 5

ct scan: 1. findings consistent with rght sphenoid and bilateral maxillary sinus disease 2.mild opacifica of bilateral mastoid air cell.  what does it?

Accepted Answer

Chronic sinusitits: It may mean that you have a chronic sinus infection. Typically, patients will have facial pain and pressure, nasal congestion,  and nasal drainage. If you have symptoms, it may be treated with medication like antibiotics, allergy treatment and/or surgery.

Question 6

husband's cat scan showed bilateral ethmoid sinus disease and mild right maxillary sinus disease.  he went by ambulance to hospital from a case of sev?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: The reported CT scan findings do not seem particularly serious, but without more details - and a question that isn't cut off - cannot provide any insight into further actions.

Question 7

my mri showed mild sphenoid sinus disease. i have had post nasal drip for many years and also an enlarged lymph node in the submandibular area of my neck. white blood cell count normal. can sphenoid disease, be the cause of lymph enlargement?

Accepted Answer

: Not usually. Could there be an enlarged submandibular salivary gland instead of a lymph node?  Does your ENT specialist follow you for a persistent enlarged lymph node and has a biopsy been recommended or has the size been stable for years?

Question 8

stuffy clear or bloody nasal congestion with occasional yellow/green snot for months. not very runny. tried humidifier and nasal rinse with little relief. diagnosed with mild sinus disease by ct scan. take prilosec for gerd. sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

: Chronic sinusitis is one possible cause of your symptoms. A course of antibiotics, COVID 19 testing and nasal saline irrigation are recommended after discussion with your PCP. Allergic rhinitis is usually associated with clear drainage, but inflammation of the nasal passages may lead to a bacterial infection.  Consider allergy testing and watch for signs of fever, productive cough.

Question 9

what is sinus disease?

Accepted Answer

Dx of the sinuses: Not to be facetious, but the term simply means some disease involving the sinuses.  Most commonly it refers to inflammation of the sinuses or "sinusitis" which can be viral or bacterial, and acute or chronic.  Chronic sinus disease may require long term antibiotic therapy and/or surgery.

Question 10

how can i remove sinus disease?

Accepted Answer

Sinus problems: Best to be evaluated by your doctor to diagnose your sinus problem and get treatment. If it is caused by allergies, finding and removing the source of allergen (what you are allergic to) is very important.

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What is mild inflammatory disease of the right ethmoid sinus ?

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

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What decongestant, nasal spray and antibiotic should i take for mild ethmoid sinus disease?

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My sinuses report, mild bilateral maxillary sinus disease with thickened nasal turbinate in left side of nasal cavity.

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Ct scan: 1. findings consistent with rght sphenoid and bilateral maxillary sinus disease 2.mild opacifica of bilateral mastoid air cell. what does it?

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Husband's cat scan showed bilateral ethmoid sinus disease and mild right maxillary sinus disease. he went by ambulance to hospital from a case of sev?

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My mri showed mild sphenoid sinus disease. i have had post nasal drip for many years and also an enlarged lymph node in the submandibular area of my neck. white blood cell count normal. can sphenoid disease, be the cause of lymph enlargement?

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Stuffy clear or bloody nasal congestion with occasional yellow/green snot for months. not very runny. tried humidifier and nasal rinse with little relief. diagnosed with mild sinus disease by ct scan. take prilosec for gerd. sinus infection?

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What is sinus disease?

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How can i remove sinus disease?

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