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How can a mild sinus infection be identified via a medical test if any, i get various ent track symptoms but sinus ct comes clear.pls help, thanks?

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Sinusitis: Most cases of sinusitis are clinically obvious and do not require imaging studies for diagnosis. The ct may be used for chronic situations in which therapy has not been effective. You should be seen by an ENT doctor, appropriately diagnosed and educated. Good luck.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

How can a mild sinus infection be identified via a medical test if any, i get various ent track symptoms but sinus ct comes clear.pls help, thanks?

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