Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Getting ct scan for sinuses done in two weeks. have constant congestion, loss of smell/taste. issues swallowing. could scan show issues swallowing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: A CT of the sinuses is a very focused study, and while it does show the back of the throat, tonsils, adenoids, this is all stuff the doctor can see just by looking in your mouth so the CT adds nothing to the evaluation for swallowing. It will get some fantastic pictures of your sinuses though and is primarily used to determine if surgery or balloon sinuplasty may be helpful.
Answered 3/12/2020
1.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have tested negative for the COVID antigen rapid test, however I am displaying symptoms of COVID- nasal congestion, loss of taste and smell. My brother was tested positive on 18 Dec, and my wife (no symptoms) was in contact with him on the 15th ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can Fluticasone propionate cause a loss of smell and taste whether temporary or permanent if overused? Feel no nasal congestion. Only medication I'm on and negative for covid?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Ct scan shows fluid in sinous with no running nose or congestion. Should i continue Claritin (loratadine) i or switch alegra d?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Day 9 of Covid, it was a mild infection. Only symptoms left are very mild nasal congestion and 50% loss of taste and smell. Is it safe to exercise? No fever since day 3?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Mild fever past 2days, sore throa,loss of smell, congestion, pain in forehead, hurts to swallow, nostrils hurt when breathing and dry lips. Taken nyquilt but no improvement?
Headaches, nasal congestion, sinuses, facial numbness, vision problems.Did CT scan showed only mucosal thickening of bilateral sphenoid and ethmoid.
Now you have me worried. With pain above eye. Pain down side of my nose and some congestion this doesnt sound like sinuses to you? Also ears pope when I swallow?
Is smelling smoke a symptom of a brain tumor a myth? Had CT scan 2 years ago for phantom smells. Everything normal. Now constant smell of smoke x2 days. Dry sinuses? No other neuro symptoms.
I have been in direct contact with a couple of people who have tested positive for Covid ad am showing symptoms of nasal congestion and loss of taste and smell. Should I get tested, how do I get a referral for a test?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
