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Please explain why i have sinus problems for years?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Chronic sinusitis: Hello. Sinusitis can be chronic on nature or recurring acute infections that return to baseline between infections. This can be caused by abnormal anatomy, problems with your immune system, allergy, exposures, this list can go on and on. See your ENT doctor for guidance and treatment.

Answered 7/22/2014

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