Understanding the Impact of a Deviated Septum on Sinusitiscreated at May 08, 2009 107 A deviated septum,a displacement of the nasal septum from the midline,can contribute to sinusitis by obstructing airflow and drainage in the nasal passages.This obstruction can create areas of trapped mucus,leading to inflammation and infection in the sinu...  |
Can you do a culture to find out what bacteria are causing sinus infection?created at May 08, 2009 66 Unlike most infections ( for example a strep throat), where it is possible to determine the exact bacteria by doing a simple culture, it is not possible to simply take a culture from your nose to determine what the cause is of the sinus infections. The bac... |