Dallas, TX
A 61-year-old male asked:
what causes a clicking sound in my sinuses?
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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Sinuses: If you have frequent sinus infections, one or more of your sinus cavities may be obstructed, hence the sounds you are hearing. You need to see an ENT and perhaps have a ct of the sinuses to determine what is going on.
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CA
A 38-year-old member asked:
What exactly do the cavernous sinuses do?
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Dr. Phil Zapanta answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Big blood vessel: The cavernous sinuses are actually not the stereotypical sinuses that most people talk about. If you have sinusitis, you will have inflammation of your paranasal sinuses. The cavernous sinus is a collection of veins just outside your brain. It is associated with important nerves and the carotid artery. In general it collects blood from the brain and helps send it back to the heart.
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A 76-year-old member asked:
Is there any natural remedy for sinusis?
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Nasal rinse may help: Sinusitis is an infection in the hollow spaces inside the face bones, and is treated with antibiotics to kill the bacteria while allowing the trapped pus or mucus to gradually flow out through the nose. To help mucus clear out of the nose, whether due to infections or allergies, one can try over-the-counter salt-water (saline) rinses. They are sold as a squeeze bottle and little salt packets.
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TX
A 30-year-old member asked:
Both of my sinuses or whatever are called , are swollen.Is that normal?What can I take to get better?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Swollen Sinus: Swelling of the sinus cavities is not normal. It is necessary to have a thorough evaluation to determine the cause of the swelling and then your doctor can treat you properly for that condition. For example if your sinus cavities are swelling due to allergies, then proper treatment for the allergies can be started to help you.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Whats good for sinuses?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Rosen answered
Medical Oncology 30 years experience
Nasal steroids: Nasal steroids are generally a good place to start, as the treat all kinds of inflammatory sinus disease(allergic and non-allergic). Antihistamines help if there is an allergic component, as do oral decongestants. An evaluation by an otolaryngologist is always helpful to look for causes.
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Dr. Kevin Owoc commented
Prosthodontics 19 years experience
Additionally, a simple saline nasal spray may be very effective.
Sep 4, 2013
A 45-year-old member asked:
What does ethnoid sphenoid sinuses are partially opacified on the right mean. Thank you?
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Dr. Maya Porrino answered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Fluid: It means that you have a fluid build up in your sinuses, usually mucous. The ethmoid sinuses are directly behind your nose, and the sphenoid sinuses behind that. The fluid was only seen on the right side.
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