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Sinus CT Scans

Sinus CT scans provide a detailed image of your sinuses, allowing our ear, nose and throat team to properly treat your sinus troubles.

Sinus CT Scans Overview

A sinus CT scan is a specialized imaging test used to examine the nasal passages and sinuses. It provides detailed pictures of the nose and face that help doctors diagnose conditions such as sinus infections, nasal polyps and structural abnormalities like a deviated septum. During the scan, the patient sits upright with the machine circling the patient’s head. X-ray beams rotate around the head, creating cross-sectional images that show the bones, tissues and fluids in the sinuses. Sinus CT scans are valuable tools for health care providers to accurately assess and treat sinus-related issues.

Benefits of Sinus CT Scans
What to Expect With a CT Scan for Sinus Problems
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Benefits of Sinus CT Scans

For patients with chronic stuffy nose, congestion or sinus drainage, our ear, nose and throat providers may recommend a CT scan for your sinuses. These imaging tests are non-invasive, do not require IV contrast and are typically quick to administer. Sinus CT scans offer several benefits in diagnosing and managing sinus-related issues.

Provide high quality images of the nasal passages and sinuses
Assist health care providers in accurately identifying sinus conditions
Allow physicians to make informed decisions regarding treatment plans

Overall, the precise information provided by sinus CT scans contributes to better and faster patient care and outcomes in managing sinus health. While a nasal CT scan is not always needed, it can be very helpful in making sure patients receive the proper treatment for their sinus troubles.

What to Expect With a CT Scan for Sinus Problems

Sinus CT scans are painless and quick – they usually only take a few minutes. On the day of the scan, you will typically be asked to:

Remove jewelry or other metal objects that could interfere with the scan
Sit in a chair
Remain still as the machine takes multiple X-ray images from different angles around your head.

You may hear buzzing or clicking noises, but afterward, you can typically resume your normal activities without any special precautions. The doctor will review the results with you at the same time.

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At Hattiesburg Clinic, our ear, nose and throat (ENT) team understands the challenges patients with sinus trouble face every day. Our sinus CT scans are helpful in understanding the cause of sinus troubles. Friendly and personable, our ENT physicians are dedicated to helping patients find solutions that work. We are pleased to offer a variety of sinus treatments, including balloon sinuplasty and sinus surgery, to provide long-lasting results when typical sinus medications do not work. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment.