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Is it possible to have sinus infection in one nostril without pain or discharge? one nostril practically swollen shut but doesn't hurt?

Q: is it possible to have sinus infection in one nostril without pain or discharge? one nostril practically swollen shut but doesn't hurt?

: You likely have just rhinitis, not rhinosinusitis. Furthermore, sinusitis is not always symptomatic.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You likely have just rhinitis, not rhinosinusitis. Furthermore, sinusitis is not always symptomatic.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/28/2022

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have sinus infection in one nostril without pain or discharge? one nostril practically swollen shut but doesn't hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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