Not the only cause: A deviated septum is not always the cause of sinusitis. It may produce a nasal airway obstruction that contributes to sinusitis but there are many other possible explanations for the sinusitis. Testing the septum may relieve outflow o structuring but decongestants, drainage and antibiotics may still be needed.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Sinusitis?: The deviated septum may have had nothing to do with your sinus problems. You need to be reevaluated to determine your diagnosis.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Sinus surgery: Maybe you need sinus surgery. Have you nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.
Answered 11/27/2014
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See an ENT: for evaluation, imaging and treatment options.
Answered 11/30/2014
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