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Can anxiety cause mucus build up even although ent say my sinuses are clear. headaches and usual sinus pain. dizziness. had a breakdown in may. ?

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Anxiety: It is unlikely that anxiety causes mucus build up but if you want a definitive answer then a CT scan of your sinuses would answer the question.

Answered 1/19/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ?: No. But TMJ possible. Ask oral surgeon or ENT doc if you have TMJ signs.

Answered 1/19/2017

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