Anterior group of ethmoid sinus air cells drain into middle meatus while the posterior group into superior meatus. This video shows thick draining mucopus from right ethmoid...
Anterior group of ethmoid sinus air cells drain into middle meatus while the posterior group into superior meatus. This video shows thick draining mucopus from right ethmoid infundibulum towards inferior part of hiatus semilunaris and heading posteriorly into the nasopharynx. Maxillary sinusitis also drains into middle meatus and follows similar path. Patient usually complaints of excessive phlegms (from postnasal drips), unexplained coughs, and bad breath smells (cacosmia). The presentations can be in acute or chronic forms depending on its onset and durations.
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