Why do i need a scan for a sinus infection?

Ears, nose and throat
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So last october i saw my gp as i was feeling like i had a cold for a few weeks. She told me it was nasal polyps and was prescibed a steroid spray. However, 4 months later it was still the same so was referred to ENT today. He put the little camera thing up my nose and said i had a sinus infection and that they were crusty (?) he prescribed sterimar and clarithromycin. He then told me i needed a scan (!) but what ever for? Does he think something more serious is wrong?! Why would i be sent for a scan for a sinus infection?! I'm really worried, please help.

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A CT scan?

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I think so

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A CT facial sinuses shows your anatomy and what area of the sinuses are infected so your Dr can prescribe the proper medications I just went through this

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Thankyou amanda48965, so i shouldnt be too worried?

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Hi Soobi...I have chronic sinusitis and the CT scan will provide more detailed information about your sinuses....I had that...Nothing to worry...It is a routine practice for an ENT specialist

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Hi jello11529, thankyou so much, this makes me feel less worried now. What do you take to help with yours if you dont mind me asking? 

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hey Soobi, you can definitely ask me Well I had lots of rounds of oral antibiotics but It kept coming...So my ENT doctor has prescribed me antibiotics,antifungal,steroid and mucus thinner together in a powder form and I use it in a Neti-pot and rinse my sinuses every morning...That has reduced my symptoms but I would say I am not cured...So I am finding different ways to experiment

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I was worried before my scan to the extreme but after it I felt so much better

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Wow i never knew sinuses could cause so many problems! I constantly sound like I'm full of cold and my nose is constantly blocked, some days a bit better than others. When i lean forward i get a rush of uncontrollable clear fluid out of one side 😣 The steroid spray does help a little and I'm hoping the antibiotics and other spray help too. Would be great to breathe normally 😑

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Hi soobi...Stay positive, it will work...I hd really bad pain due to sinusitis and this medicated netipot helps me and reduces my symptoms...Just be patient and believe that will work