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Can i have chronic sinusitis without nasal discharge? i feel 'blocked' but mri/x-ray revealed nothing. no allergies, been tested twice.
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Yes: Chronic sinusitis can often be manifested by diffuse sinus mucosal thickening and pain/sensation of fullness without any discharge, but no discharge is rare. Ct scan of the sinsuses is the optimal modality for assessing sinus disease, not MRI or x-ray.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Chronic Sinusitis: Greetings. I would recommend an ENT evaluation and a ct scan which is the study of choice to evaluate your sinuses. An immune evaluation may also be in order. Recurrent acute sinusitis could be the cause and a balloon sinuplasty may provide relief. Good luck.
Answered 6/10/2014
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