Search results for 'Flexible rubber'. 1 post(s) found.
- 2009/05/07 How is sinusitis diagnosed?
It may be extremely difficult to diagnose a Sinus infection early in the course of the disease. After taking a careful history, which is extremely valuable in helping diagnose Sinusitis, and doing a Physical Exam, the Diagnosis is typically made by looking inside the nose with a Flexible rubber or rigid Steel tube called an Endoscope.
Depending on what is found at the time of the Endoscopy, an X-ray (CT scan) of your Sinuses may need to be done. Previously, X-Rays of the Sinuses were done. Now CT scans are ordinarily done because a much greater amount of information can be gleaned from the CT scan, and at a very slight increase in the cost. If you need to have surgery, a CT scan will ordinarily be done prior to surgery. The CT scan is often performed in a special way ( called Coronal views) so that certain portions of the Sinuses are better seen. Endoscopy and CT scans are now done very commonly for Sinus infections. Many doctors and all Sinusitis specialists can look inside your nose with the Endoscope. It's not painful but might be a little uncomfortable.
Another posts included in "Health / General Health Care"
| What causes mucus to be moved out of the sinuses? (0) | 2009/05/07 |
| Why can't the cilia move the mucus out? (0) | 2009/05/07 |
| Why do I often have symptoms when I wake up in the morning? (0) | 2009/05/07 |
| Why is sinusitis increasing? (0) | 2009/05/07 |
| How common is sinusitis? (0) | 2009/05/07 |
Prev
Rss Feed