Foreign Objects in Sinuses

Tampabay.com has an article about a woman who spent 11 months with an inch long piece of steel in her maxillary sinus. The object had been left in her head during dental surgery and its presence lead to a variety of ailments and pain including sinus infections.A cause of sinus infections can be foreign objects lodged in the sinuses. These objects can irritate the sinuses and obstruct the flow of mucous, causing sinus infections. Having a foreign object in the sinuses isn't something most people experience and it's not that often that a person will go for a long period of time without knowing they have a foreign object in their sinuses. Still, as seen in this article, it can happen. If you're experiencing pain, nose bleeds, sinus infections and similar symptoms that you can't seem to otherwise find relief for, it's possible that they is a foreign object in your sinuses. It's uncommon and unlikely but it's still possible. For chronic sinus problems, particularly infections, you should see a doctor, contact our office to set up an appointment.