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Question: Hi Dr, I suffer from recurrent chronic sinusitis or rhinitis from past 5 yrs .Before 18 months when I had pns ent dr told me that I have dns but I didn't go for surgery however my symptoms were getting frequent like headache on right side, nose block, fever because of infections, tenderness .6 months back I had pns and it revealed I have polyp with middle turbinates pneumatized.now again I am suffering from another cold attack with running temperature nose block loss of smell headache.now latest pns scan reveals again I have dns to left concha bullosa right maxillary sinusitis with polyp and middle turbinates hypertrophy.Is it high time I go for surgery .my ent told me to go for fess cum septoplasty.Will the surgery be my permanent cure for this anatomical deformities?.
Brief Answer:
Surgery will give permanent cure for obstruction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for query .
I have read your query & understand your concerns .
As per clinical history , you are having DNS with middle turbinate hypertrophy with chronic rhinosinusitis .
I would advice you , go for surgery as your ENT surgeon suggested . It will remove anatomical obstruction & prevent future complication .
It will also decrease frequency of frequent attact of cold .
It is right time for surgery .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards .
Surgery will give permanent cure for obstruction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for query .
I have read your query & understand your concerns .
As per clinical history , you are having DNS with middle turbinate hypertrophy with chronic rhinosinusitis .
I would advice you , go for surgery as your ENT surgeon suggested . It will remove anatomical obstruction & prevent future complication .
It will also decrease frequency of frequent attact of cold .
It is right time for surgery .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Dr, can you tell whether my cause of nasal polyps was dns or some other thing . So after this surgery what are the chances of polyps reoccurring ? Also how to prevent them
Brief Answer:
Chances of polyps reoccurring depends upon patient compliance, allergy ..
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query .
Because of DNS to left , the middle turbinates gets pneumatized (concha bullosa) on opposite side . It cause decrease ventilation , leading to maxillary sinusitis (Infection & inflammation) with polyp formation .
Chances of polyps reoccurring depends upon patients compliance with regular treatment , allergy & surgeon experience .
To decrease Chances of polyps reoccurring , you need to use
Regular Saline nasal rinse or spray ,
allergy medication &
Regular follow up .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards.
Chances of polyps reoccurring depends upon patient compliance, allergy ..
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query .
Because of DNS to left , the middle turbinates gets pneumatized (concha bullosa) on opposite side . It cause decrease ventilation , leading to maxillary sinusitis (Infection & inflammation) with polyp formation .
Chances of polyps reoccurring depends upon patients compliance with regular treatment , allergy & surgeon experience .
To decrease Chances of polyps reoccurring , you need to use
Regular Saline nasal rinse or spray ,
allergy medication &
Regular follow up .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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