If you’re scheduling a visit for sinus pressure, this page helps you prepare in a calm, organized way. You’ll walk in with a clear timeline, what you’ve noticed, and questions that help you leave with next steps.
Quick checklist (do this in 2 minutes)
- Write your top 1–3 concerns about sinus pressure in priority order
- Note when it started and how it has changed over time (only what you know)
- List anything that seems to trigger it or improve it (if you’ve noticed patterns)
- Bring your medication and supplement list and any allergies
- Bring relevant documents (referrals, visit summaries, test names/dates)
What to track before your appointment
A simple log helps your clinician understand the situation quickly. Keep it short and factual.
- Timeline: first noticed, notable changes, and recent worsening/improvement
- Frequency: how often it happens and how long episodes last (if applicable)
- Context: time of day, activity, meals, stress, sleep, hydration (whatever seems relevant)
- Impact: what it prevents you from doing (work, sleep, exercise, daily tasks)
- What you tried: anything you did that helped or didn’t help (no need to interpret why)
What to bring (so you don’t repeat yourself)
- Medication/supplement list (names only, as taken)
- Allergies list
- Prior diagnoses or relevant history you want to mention (brief)
- Referral letter (if you have one)
- Any recent test names/dates or written instructions you were given
What to say first (opening script)
Here’s a simple structure you can read out loud:
- Why I’m here: “I’m here because of sinus pressure.”
- When it started: “It started around ______.”
- What changed: “Since then, it has ______.”
- What I need today: “I want to understand the next steps and what to watch for.”
Questions that help you leave with clarity
- What are the next steps after today?
- What information would help narrow this down (history, exam, tests, follow-up)?
- How and when will results or updates be communicated?
- What should I do if sinus pressure changes or worsens before follow-up?
- When should I schedule a follow-up, and with whom?
If you have documents
If you uploaded or brought documents (referrals, lab reports, imaging notes), use them for factual context only: titles, dates, provider names, and written instructions. If you want a plain-English explanation of what a document says, visit ExplainMyDoctor.com.
Printable notes section (bring this to your visit)
- Main takeaways: _____________________________________________
- Instructions I was given: ______________________________________
- Next steps: ____________________________________________________
- Follow-up timing: _____________________________________________
- Questions I still have: _______________________________________
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Important note
This page is informational and organizational support only — not medical advice. If your symptoms are sudden, severe, or you feel unsafe, seek urgent medical care.