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Diagnosed With Maxillary Sinus Blockage, CT Scan Showed Total Opacification Of Sphenoid, No Relief With Antibiotics. Suggestion?

hello, in the last 5 months i was diagnosed with maxillary sinus blockage. whent on 3-4 anti biotic courses, no avail, then drainage. Had sudden eyepain and headaches returned to ent. current c.t said whilst maxillary is somewaht better a total opification of the sphenoid is present. symptoms have been odd ammonia type smell, nausea , cold sweats and dizzyness oh heaaches and eye twitch. max was left side this is right side. started anti biotics again yesterday. am very concerned. have to wait 3 weeks for nxt appointment but still having symptoms. could this be worse for me, the postioning etc? thank you.
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
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Hello,

Thanks for the question.

It's clearly a case of chronic sinusitis and since there has been repeat courses of antibiotic , I think it's time to consider other treatment options like surgery to make the sinuses drain effectively and preventing recurrent episodes.

Regards.
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Diagnosed With Maxillary Sinus Blockage, CT Scan Showed Total Opacification Of Sphenoid, No Relief With Antibiotics. Suggestion?

Hello, Thanks for the question. It s clearly a case of chronic sinusitis and since there has been repeat courses of antibiotic , I think it s time to consider other treatment options like surgery to make the sinuses drain effectively and preventing recurrent episodes. Regards.