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Mucus in maxillary sinus - is this normal? (photos)

gettingthere2016Aug 11, 2016
I recently got a CT for my sinuses and the radiologist said everything looks great. However, I see some mucus in both maxillary sinuses. Not much, but some of it. Shouldn't it be completely clear? Will it resolve on its own?

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Dr. Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Aug 12, 2016
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