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Had x ray on sinuses . report says this . minimal mucosal thicken of the frontal and ethmoid air calls. what does that mean. should i see a ent doc?

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Mild sinus disease: Minimal mucosal thickening of paranasal sinuses is usually not a serious problem and a lot of people can have this finding. When total opacification and/or fluid levels in sinuses findings are more serious and may indicate infection. Thickening is usually related to allergies.

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Answered 5/24/2018

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A member asked:

Had x ray on sinuses . report says this . minimal mucosal thicken of the frontal and ethmoid air calls. what does that mean. should i see a ent doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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