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Hi doctors! i had an mri of the brain/skull base (which thank god did not find anything serious)! the radiologist did, however report "new complete opacification of the left frontal sinus"-what is done for this? what are the symptoms and treatment?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Focal sinusitis: Your left frontal sinus is, assuming lack of trauma, likely chronically infected. This likely will require medication, and could benefit from nasal rinses (?neti-pot). An otolaryngologist might be needed. Start with your current doctors ASAP.

Answered 1/8/2021

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A member asked:

Hi doctors! i had an mri of the brain/skull base (which thank god did not find anything serious)! the radiologist did, however report "new complete opacification of the left frontal sinus"-what is done for this? what are the symptoms and treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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