My CT scan shows soft tissues filling almost all of my left maxillary sinus and less than half of the right one. What should I do next is surgery absolutely necessary or are there other options? I'm a bit worried and not sure what this means for me.

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I'm dealing with a sore throat and dry mouth, and it gets worse when I wake up. I've tried proton pump inhibitors, so I don't think it's acid reflux since I didn't get any relief, plus I don't have heartburn or burps after meals. I've also noticed some numbness at the tip of my tongue. What could be causing these symptoms?

yes you can take

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I accidentally got a mild slap on my ear, and now it's hurting. I'm worried if this could have caused any damage, like a tear in my eardrum. Also, what kind of pain reliever should I take for this kind of ear pain?

You can use flexon or ultracet for relief if its becoming worse visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management.

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I've been dealing with constant phlegm in my throat for quite a while now. I hardly ever cough, but the phlegm just keeps showing up every day. I don't feel weak or anything, but it's really starting to annoy me. There's no reduction even though I don't have a cold. What could be causing this and how can I get some relief?

it can be post nasal drip due to allergy or chronic sinusitis.

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