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Sinus or ear infection atleast 1x a month.fractured both my sinus, orbitals and nose also have a deviated septum.could this cause it or what else?

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Yes: Altered anatomy can lead to a redisposition for sinus infections, esp post traumatic alterations. Seek the advise of an otolaryngologist for this.

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Answered 5/3/2019

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A member asked:

Sinus or ear infection atleast 1x a month.fractured both my sinus, orbitals and nose also have a deviated septum.could this cause it or what else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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