Patients who are having an examination of the paranasal sinuses should always be examined in the upright position to:
1)demonstrate the presence or absence of fluid.
2)differentiate between fluid and other pathological conditions.
3)make it easier for the radiographer to position the patient.

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Examining patients in the upright position helps demonstrate the presence or absence of fluid and differentiate between fluid and other pathological conditions, as fluid levels can be better visualized with gravity.

Patients Who Are Having an Examination of the Paranasal Sinuses