Over a year ago I came down with the most
severe cold I have ever had. Since that
time, I have developed a troublesome sinus
condition. I have a clear, profuse nasal
discharge, and I sneeze constantly. I
have been controlling these symptoms with
over-the-counter sinus medication. Lately
I have also developed ringing in my ears
and dizziness. It doesn't seem as though
this is an infection because the nasal
discharge is clear, watery, and easily
controlled with store-brand sinus
medication. Occasionally I will also
detect a vague headache which I believe is
sinus-related because it is over my eyes
and in my temples.
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A1243 Posted: 07-26-06 02:52am
Chronic sinusitis can cause most of the
symptoms you’ve mentioned. Nasal
discharge and a frontal headache are
typical during sinus inflammation. I’m
not sure that “ringing in the ears” is
caused by a sinus inflammation, so you can
consult an ENT-specialist about that.
Clear, watery discharge is typical for
viral infections or allergies, or both. I
recommend you take an X-ray of the
para-nasal sinuses as a diagnostic tool.
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