I was just wondering if a CAT scan would show if an infection were
present without contrast dye. Would pockets of infection show on the
scan? I just had one done and there wasn't a mention of infection on
the report, and my white count was normal. The allergist told me I
didn't have an infection. The ENT I went to told me he didn't think I
had an infection from the scans and just had mild sinus disease, and
didn't even want to do a culture. I've had a staph aureus infection in
there for many years, since I gave up on antibiotics, and the doctor
thought I might not have it now. I requested the culture anyway,and it
came back with many staph aureus again. I just started Cipro as
amoxacillan, and Levaquin didn't work. My only symptoms are a post
nasal drip, a mild headache, and feeling like I have a low grade
fever.

The ENT said I definitely didn't need surgery, but wouldn't I need it
if the antibiotics won't clear it? Is it different surgery than
adjusting the sinus anatomy and is it an in office procedure done with
an endoscope. Would appreciate any help. Thanks!