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Does untreated chronic sinusitis cause sinus cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
I think : Given the huge number of people with untreated / untreatable chronic sinus problems, and the extreme rarity of cancer arising at this site, I feel confident answering, "No."
Answered 8/10/2017
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No: But untreated chronic sinusitis can make you feel miserable. It can give you chronic runny nose,reduced smell and pressure like pain.
Answered 11/30/2019
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No: Chronic sinusitis if left untreated may cause nasal polyps or other problems. Make an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor to be assessed and treated.
Answered 8/11/2014
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