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Hi. if on ct of head there is a finding of maxillary and ethmoid sinusitis, does it still need treatment? patient is asymptomatic. thank you
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No: I wouldn't. Why put yourself at risk of side effects from antibiotics for something that isn't doing anything to you.
Answered 1/6/2019
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