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What does: mild mucosal thickening of the left maxillary sinus. opacification right mastoid air cell on an mri mean?? can this be sinus infection? i have headaches and stuffy/runny nose occasionally. does this need to be treated with antibiotics?

Q: what does: mild mucosal thickening of the left maxillary sinus. opacification right mastoid air cell on an mri mean?? can this be sinus infection? i have headaches and stuffy/runny nose occasionally. does this need to be treated with antibiotics?

: The mastoid air cells are behind/below the ear on that side and suggest fluid or infection. Mild mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinus suggests allergy or a viral process affecting that area. You need to discuss these findings with the doc who has your full history and can interpret the findings in that context.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The mastoid air cells are behind/below the ear on that side and suggest fluid or infection. Mild mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinus suggests allergy or a viral process affecting that area. You need to discuss these findings with the doc who has your full history and can interpret the findings in that context.

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Answered 6/29/2022

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A member asked:

What does: mild mucosal thickening of the left maxillary sinus. opacification right mastoid air cell on an mri mean?? can this be sinus infection? i have headaches and stuffy/runny nose occasionally. does this need to be treated with antibiotics?

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