X-ray picture with left-sided exudative sinusitis

On the presented radiograph of the paranasal sinuses, the darkening and the level of fluid in the middle third of the left maxillary sinus, the darkening of the ethmoid labyrinth sinuses are determined.

Conclusion: X-ray signs of ethmoiditis, left-sided exudative sinusitis.

This pathology develops against the background of a viral or bacterial infection and is one of the most common causes of headache. The nature of the pain syndrome is usually pressing, aching. Pain of moderate intensity, decreases after taking NSAIDs.

Irradiation of pain in the upper and lower jaw and teeth is characteristic. In addition to cephalalgia, the patient has mucous or mucopurulent discharge from the nasal cavity, fever, dry cough, and coughing (especially when lying down).

Therapeutic measures include washing the maxillary and ethmoidal sinuses (YAMIK catheter, "cuckoo") with saline and antiseptic solutions (furacilin, chlorhexidine, miramistin), the appointment of antibiotics in the form of intramuscular injections or tablets, vasoconstrictor drugs and acetylcysteine ​​drugs, physiotherapy (laser, UV, magnetotherapy).

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On the presented radiograph of the paranasal sinuses, the darkening and the level of fluid in the middle third of the left maxillary sinus, the darkening of the ethmoid labyrinth sinuses are determined.

Conclusion: X-ray signs of ethmoiditis, left-sided exudative sinusitis.

This pathology develops against the background of a viral or bacterial infection and is one of the most common causes of headache. The nature of the pain syndrome is usually pressing, aching. Pain of moderate intensity, decreases after taking NSAIDs.

Irradiation of pain in the upper and lower jaw and teeth is characteristic. In addition to cephalalgia, the patient has mucous or mucopurulent discharge from the nasal cavity, fever, dry cough, and coughing (especially when lying down).

Therapeutic measures include washing the maxillary and ethmoidal sinuses (YAMIK catheter, "cuckoo") with saline and antiseptic solutions (furacilin, chlorhexidine, miramistin), the appointment of antibiotics in the form of intramuscular injections or tablets, vasoconstrictor drugs and acetylcysteine ​​drugs, physiotherapy (laser, UV, magnetotherapy).

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