What We Treat
Telehealth
What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
A doctor said my mri ct scans show ive had chronic sinus infections for 3yrs. he said antibiotic may or may not help. if it doesnt what next? is it even worth taking the antibiotic then?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Culture: A culture may be sent by your ENT specialist. The other causes include ciliary disorders. The use of nasal saline may be useful in decreasing pain and congestion.
Answered 2/16/2020
101 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Ive had constant headaches for months, the mri showed up normal, i asked my doctor today if i could get checked for a sinus infection, since yrs ago i had a headache for a yr and a half, and thats what it was, can an infection show up on a cat scan?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have had symptoms in my jaw and face that feel like an infection either in my inner ear, sinus or upper jaw area of my right side. Mri & CT negative?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had an MRI done of my brain & the doctor just said it said i had sinus disease. Is that just a sinus infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Brain MRI revealed an incidental finding of mucosal thickening in the right sphenoid sinus. My doctor said my MRI was normal. Doesnt this mean I have a sinus infection?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have had a sinus infection for the past three months doctor had me do a CT sinus question can it detect cancer or would an MRI need to be done?
Sinus and ear infections every 4 months or so. But MRI and CT scan show no sinusitis or issues. Is it possible to have chronic issues normal scans?
Hi doctors. I'm having a CT scan of sinuses because MRI had near complete opacification of left frontal sinus. I'm very worried while I wait..please..what might be some of the worst case outcomes of the scan. I have no symptoms, at least not to me?
Repeated sinus & ear infections - very debilitating with fever too. but CT and MRI scan of sinuses perfectly normal. How is this possible?
Hi doctors. I had an MRI of the brain which noted complete opacification of left frontal sinus. My ENT wants me to have a CT scan of the sinuses, no contrast--could you please tell me what the Dr is concerned about and what the Dr may be looking for?
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
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
