Mr. Truong, 50, experienced facial pain, initially suspected to be neurological, but doctors discovered a fungal growth developing in his left maxillary sinus.
Prolonged hot weather interspersed with thunderstorms causes many to experience symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and persistent nasal congestion, yet many mistakenly believe they have sinusitis and self-medicate, leading to complications.
Mr. Tung, 50, sought treatment for pharyngitis for six months without relief. Now, with a swollen neck and difficulty swallowing, doctors have diagnosed pyriform sinus cancer metastasizing to the esophagus.
Ms. Vien, 75, experienced pain in her left cheek and nasal cavity, along with nasal congestion, due to jawbone-destroying bacteria creating a fistula to her sinuses, leading to recurrent inflammation.
A 36-year-old patient from Lam Dong, Kim Dung, suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis, occasionally experiences loss of smell and seeks to understand the cause and treatment options.
