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The frontal sinus

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021

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The frontal sinus (sinus frontalis) varies considerably in size. The septum, dividing the frontal sinus into the right and left parts, is usually asymmetric. The frontal sinus communicates with the middle nasal passage.

Where does it hurt?

Headache

What's bothering you?

Nasal congestion

What do need to examine?

How to examine?

X-ray of the skull

Computer tomography of the brain

X-ray of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses

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