Pns X-Ray Scan

• Layman’s definition: A simple head X-Ray focused on your sinus cavities to check for blockages, infection or swelling.
• Cadabams advantage: Same-day scheduling, low-dose digital detectors and expert radiologists reporting in under two hours.

Medical Definition

A low-dose X-Ray examination that captures the paranasal sinus anatomy—the frontal, maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses.

PNS View vs. Standard Skull X-Ray

• Sinus air-fluid levels
• Mucosal thickening (>4 mm is significant)
• Opacity or clouding of normally air-filled cavities
• Septal deviation and bony spur formation

• Confirm sinusitis severity before starting antibiotics
• Detect nasal polyps or sinonasal tumors
• Pre-surgical mapping for FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery)

Common Symptoms

• Chronic nasal congestion or blockage
• Persistent facial pain or pressure
• Recurrent headaches around the forehead or cheeks
• Thick nasal discharge lasting >10 days

Referral Sources

• ENT specialists
• General practitioners
• Pulmonologists evaluating upper-airway involvement

• Digital imaging reduces dose by ~70 % versus film.
• Same-day reporting with colour-coded diagrams.
• Walk-in slots from 8 AM–8 PM, including Sundays.
• SMS link to download your report—no extra trip.

• Acute & chronic sinusitis
• Nasal polyposis
• Fungal sinus infections (aspergillosis, mucormycosis)
• Sinonasal tumors (benign or malignant)

• Remove all metal: earrings, chains, hairpins, spectacles.
• Inform the technologist if you are pregnant or have removable dental implants.
• No fasting required.

• Valid doctor’s prescription (digital PDF accepted).
• Government-issued ID proof for registration.

• Early morning if a contrast CT may follow (empty stomach).
• Avoid during active nosebleeds to prevent motion artefacts.

• Adults and children ≥5 years.
• Pregnancy screening performed for females aged 12–50.

1. Registration & consent: Fill a one-minute digital form.
2. Positioning: Stand upright; chin rests on the detector.
3. Image capture: 2–3 minutes total; you’ll hear a soft beep.
4. Digital report: Auto-generated and sent via SMS link within 2 hours.

• Declare pregnancy status.
• Remove all head and neck jewelry.
• Stay absolutely still during exposure to avoid repeat shots.

• Radiation exposure: ~0.03 mSv—equal to 3 days of natural background; well below annual safety limits (1 mSv).
• Limitations: Fine mucosal changes, small polyps or fungal balls may need a CT scan for confirmation.