Patient Profile
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Age: 34
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Gender: Female
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Location: Local Enticare patient
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Primary Complaint: Persistent postnasal drip, sinus pressure, throat clearing
Symptoms
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Daily sinus drainage without infection
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Facial tightness and congestion
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Frequent throat clearing
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Increased symptoms during stressful periods
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Normal sinus CT scan results
Initial Diagnosis
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Suspected chronic sinusitis
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Multiple antibiotic courses with no improvement
Enticare Evaluation
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Comprehensive ENT exam showed no infection
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Allergy testing returned negative
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Anxiety screening revealed chronic stress and panic episodes
Treatment Plan
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Referral for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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Breathing retraining exercises
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Saline nasal spray and humidifier use
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Stress-management techniques
Results
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70% reduction in sinus drainage within 6 weeks
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Improved sleep quality
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Reduced throat clearing
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No recurrence of symptoms once anxiety was managed
Conclusion
This case highlights how untreated anxiety can mimic sinus disease. Addressing the root cause led to long-term relief without unnecessary medications.