Sinus Surgery Quiz

1. Do you have persistent facial pressure and pain?
Sometimes facial pressure and pain indicate inflammation in the sinus cavities. It's one of the first signs that you might be suffering from sinusitis. Facial pressure is found around the cheeks, forehead, or behind the eyes.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

2. Do you experience ongoing congestion and a stuffy nose?
Ongoing congestion and stuffy nose would include 30 or more consecutive days without running a high fever. Continued symptoms of congestion could point to chronic sinusitis.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

3. Do you suffer from frequent headaches?
Headaches are another symptom of sinusitis. The location of a sinus headache would be at the front of the head. You might also feel some pressure behind the eyes.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

4. Do you have a low-grade fever lasting for more than 10 days?
A low-grade fever is between 99 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and it could be indicative of sinus issues.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

5. Have your symptoms lasted more than 10 consecutive weeks?
Sinus surgery is designed to help those who are suffering from severe sinus pain and pressure. The length of time your problems are present will help your ENT determine a treatment plan.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

6. Do you experience pain in your upper teeth?
Inflammation from a sinus infection can spread to the upper teeth. It's not uncommon to experience pain because they are close to the sinus cavities.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

7. Do you have issues with bad breath (halitosis)?
The structure of your sinuses could slow the movement of mucus. Mucus itself smells terrible, but the fluid also attracts bacteria, viruses, and fungi that increase bad breath.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

8. Is your nasal discharge a thick, yellow-green?
Your sinus cavities should have air in them. But, when they fill up with fluid bacteria can grow causing infection. The color of your nasal discharge will tell your ENT if bacteria is present.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

9. Do medication and home remedies work?
Over the counter medications or home remedies like using a humidifier to alleviate problems don't always work. If your issues are immune to these efforts, you could be looking at a larger problem.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

10. Have you taken prescribed medications such as antibiotics or steroidal nose sprays for the maximum length of time?
Before suggesting sinus surgery, an ENT will go a non-invasive route by prescribing antibiotics or nasal sprays.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.

11. Has a doctor ever performed a CT scan on your sinuses?
CT scans illustrate the hollow, air-filled sinus cavities. A doctor recommends a scan when they suspect underlying sinus problems.

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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.
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*This online sinus surgery quiz is not a diagnostic evaluation. You should always seek out help from an ENT specialist. The purpose of this test is to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from a sinus evaluation and surgery.
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1. Do you have persistent facial pressure and pain?