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Can Tear Duct And Fluid Build Up Be Treated?

im a 20 y/o male, 140 lbs. i can blow air out of my tear duct when i pop my ears. ive seen a couple eye doctors, and they told me it cant be repaired. should i see an ENT? its a very annoying problem and my eye constantly tears all day because of this. it seems like their is fluid build up in my lacrimal sac, but my tears do drain into my nose properly, so im not sure what is wrong.
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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First the point of obstruction is to be located. Punctum dilatation and syringing is to be done. Repeat it for several time. if no success then inject radio opaque dye in duct and take x-ray. exact block can be located. Surgical procedure can make recanalisation. Your problem of epiphora will be solved.
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Can Tear Duct And Fluid Build Up Be Treated?

First the point of obstruction is to be located. Punctum dilatation and syringing is to be done. Repeat it for several time. if no success then inject radio opaque dye in duct and take x-ray. exact block can be located. Surgical procedure can make recanalisation. Your problem of epiphora will be solved.