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Is this chronic sinusitis?

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nathan91826
nathan91826

Hi there, I'll try my best to be brief.

About 15 years ago I had my nose broken severely. Ever since then, I've been prone to sinus infections. I've had about 8 in the last eight years.

Everytime I get one of these I go to the doctor who gives me an antibiotic which kills the infection but for weeks after that, I have trouble smelling and tasting because its hard to get mucus and fluid that builds up high out of the area that's broken.

This time around, I had an antibiotic which ended the infection quickly. the right side of my face is clear and open but I'm having problems smelling and tasting because of that same broken ethmoid area. this time it's been 7 weeks and still going. I don't have any discharge, pain, fever, or anything like this. Just the odd pressure in that area and the smell and taste sensation. I've had this same thing 7 times before. those times took 30 days to clear but this time I'm at 45. Does this sound like chronic sinusitis?

thanks

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  • Debbimac
    Debbimac nathan91826

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    Yes absolutely..u need to go get a simple ct scan ...i have chronic sinusitis most likely cause from my deviated septum..Any trauma to your nose can cause it ..get the scan

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