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The diagnosis of acute sinus problems can be challenging as it is not always clear if your sinusitis is caused by a bacterial infection or by inflammation from the common cold, which is viral and requires different treatment. A healthcare provider diagnoses sinusitis based on what the patient says about his symptoms and medical history and on what the inside of the nose looks like. Your doctor will want to know such details as how much facial pressure you feel, your mucus consistency, and how long you have had the symptoms. Nasal endoscopy, looking into the nose with a special camera on a tiny telescope, may be performed to help confirm the diagnosis. A CT scan of the sinuses is typically not required for acute sinusitis but may be very important in the treatment of patients with chronic sinusitis.
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