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Is this consistent with CSF leakage?

I was sent to an ENT by my primary for a water-like red colored discharged which has been leaking from my left nostril for about 3 days quite frequently. The leakage is worse when I lean over or tilt my head. (I have a history of chronic sinusitis and have had sinus surgery years ago.) The ent asked for me to provide a sample of the discharge which wasn't quite simple; all I had to do was lean over. He used a prope and suction to look and sent the sample to the lab and had me get a CT scan of my sinuses. He suspects I could have a left sided CSF leak. I have a history of migraines so my head always bothers me and I have been slightly disoriented. I am aware that nasal CSF leaks are rare so I am doubtful that I have one; also the leakage is waterlike but very red and not clear. (It has been getting more red by the days.) I have looked at my CT scan but cannot find anything with my beginners eye. Is this a common course for CSF leaks to progress? Anything else this could be or any suggestions or things I shouldn't look out for? Thanks!
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I had my CSF & Sinus surgery 6months back. CSF is generally colourless...Unless there are any infection. Please consult ENT specialist.
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Apologies I forgot to include ^patient history: 21 year old female ~ 130lbs, 67in, ocassional drinker, no illicit drug use, no recent head trauma
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