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I was diagnosed with a sinus infection today. i am being sent for x-rays do to clear lungs bilaterally with diminished breath sounds. what causes that?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Lung function test: Although sinus infection can worsen asthma symptoms, treating the sinus infection alone does not necessarily improve your asthma immediately. You need a lung function test to find out the cause for your respiratory symptoms and be treated accordingly. If your doc can't see you within a day or two, go to an urgent care or ER.

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a sinus infection today. i am being sent for x-rays do to clear lungs bilaterally with diminished breath sounds. what causes that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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