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Does Removing Tonsils Help In Relieving Sinusitis?

Hi there, I have very bad sinusitis, I have been taking diffierent medications to get some sought relieve. I have been told that by removing my tonsils...it will help me from having very bad sinus attacks. My question is will this work? Will I benefit from having my tonsils removed?
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
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Hello,

Tonsils can be a constant source of infection that can involve sinuses and throat. The primary goal to treat sinuses is to make sure they are well aerated and drained. Any infection or inflammation in the surrounding area can affect the sinuses. I will suggest to treat the primary cause by medical or surgical treatment of sinuses (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) has excellent results and then asses if Tonsils needs to be removed. Just by removing tonsils will not be helpful.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Omair Choudhry, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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Does Removing Tonsils Help In Relieving Sinusitis?

Hello, Tonsils can be a constant source of infection that can involve sinuses and throat. The primary goal to treat sinuses is to make sure they are well aerated and drained. Any infection or inflammation in the surrounding area can affect the sinuses. I will suggest to treat the primary cause by medical or surgical treatment of sinuses (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) has excellent results and then asses if Tonsils needs to be removed. Just by removing tonsils will not be helpful. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Omair Choudhry, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist