Friday, September 7, 2012

Faq For Maxillary Sinus Infection

Helen asks…Maxillary Sinus Mucosal Thickening is what my MRI results came back as. What does this mean?I know that usually means a sinus infection but the reason I got the test done was because I have had severe migraines that last a tleast a week at a time, with blurred vision, dizzyness, fatique, etc
and this has been going on for a little more than four months, and to me that doesnt even sound like a sinus infection (my nose is not even stuffy or running)
BUT I always get sinus infections,

Read more ...

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Faq For Maxillary Sinus Surgery

Lizzie asks…Plz help me with my CT SCAN...sinus?Hi i am 22 years old male and have been suffering from sinus/cold since a few years....i met my doctor and he told me to get my ct scan done..my doctor is out of town for 1 week now and i have the report with me..please read it and help me as to wat exactly is wrong with my nose..WILL I NEED A SURGERY?WILL THEY USE GENERAL ANESTHESIA?IS SURGERY THE ONLY OPTION?IS THE SURGERY PAINFUL?I AM SCARED OF GENERAL ANESTHESIA.PLZ READ THE REPORT AND HELP

Read more ...

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Faq For Maxillary Sinus Fracture

Donald asks…can you fly with a fractured upper jaw (Maxillary)?I had an incident at the dentist and now have a fractured maxillary (upper jaw) which is close to an air pocket (Sinuses) and am due to fly in a week and a half! Does anyone know if i will be able to fly like that?Mary Wei answers:You shouldn't have any trouble. Just follow the precautions your dentist has told you.Susan asks…What is a hiatus medially?I had a cat scan done to check that i didnt fracture any bones in my face

Read more ...

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Faq For Maxillary Sinus

Thomas asks…Why do we have a maxillary sinus?Do we need it? Why? Can it be removed?
If we didn't have it would we not have allergies?Mary Wei answers:The maxillary sinus serves many purposes. First, it moistens and warms air as it enters our lungs, which makes breathing more comfortable and keeps our lungs healthy. Also, the maxillary sinuses are lined with cilliated cells, which are cells with tiny microscopic hairs. These hairs, together with mucous, help to trap particulates, viruses,

Read more ...

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Polyps In Maxillary Sinus

Read more ...

Faq For Maxillary Sinus Pain

Donald asks…Dont kno whats wrong?? Horrible eye pain stabing, sinus?I just finished my antibiotic last night after taking it for 14 days and I was on a different one at the beginning of october I have three impacted wisdom teeth the awful smell is back and I have awful stabbing pains in my left eye feels like its going to pop out, I put hot water pad on it took pain meds,nothings working and the vision in my left eye is bouncy I also have nasal polyps in my left nostril and chronic maxillary

Read more ...