Chronic Constipation In Adults
- Chronic Sinusitis (in Adults)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
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Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, how long you have had them, and what you may be allergic to in your environment. He or she will examine you, paying special attention to your nose and throat. During this examination, your doctor will check for:
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Fever
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Tenderness in the areas of your face overlying your sinuses
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Inflammation and mucus in your nose and throat
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Nasal polyps or a deviated septum
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Enlarged lymph nodes
Your doctor...
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