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What happens if sinusitis isn't treated?
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Quality of life: Complications ( brain abscess, vision loss) are possible with untreated sinusitis. Most cases of untreated sinusitis just lead to chronic sinusitis which can reduce a persons quality of life... Facial pain, pressure, discolored nasal discharge, post- nasal drainage... Etc.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Can be severe : Sinus infection can spread to the blood or brain and become much more serious problems.
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