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Partial opacification of the bilateral mastoid air cells, middle ear, ethmoid air cells. meaning?
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Inflammation: May be due to allergy, a viral or bacterial infection or its residual. Need more history to better define. Speak to your doctor who ordered the test and get an understanding of what was being looked for.
Answered 5/28/2019
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Ear opacification: This sounds like chronic otitis media. You should be evaluated by an ent. With ear discharge and pain, there might be chronic infection that needs to be addressed by a specialist. Feel better!
Answered 6/30/2017
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