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Sinus Problems, Frequent Fever, Cold And Sneezing. Tests Show Nasal Turbinate Hypertrophy. What To Do?

HI. i m 24 yrs old and i ve been suffering from sinus since 4-5yrs and medicines are helpful for time being. right now i have undergone few tests such as IgE, CBP and x-ray para nasal sinuses. Reports shows that nasal turbinate hypertrophy seen on both and the wbc count is 12,000/ cu.mm and IgE value observed is 219.1. I often fall sick fever and cold and i sneez . What shall i do now?
Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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You seem to be suffering from allergic rhinosinusitis. Your Ig E level is on the higher side. Though WBC count is slightly elevated, only periphral smear will give a true picture. IgE plays an important role in allergic conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis(nosal inflamation due to allergy) & atopic dermatitis (skin condition). It is increased upto 10 times in atopic dermatitis. Medical management includes recent drugs like Zafirlukast -20mg two times a day & Omalizumab - 150mg every 2 to 4 weeks. Zafirlukast is a Leukotriene antagonist, relatively safe & controls the allergy. Omalizumab inhibits elevated IgE levels but is a very costly drug. Surgical management is sub mucosal diathermy of both inferior turbinates.
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Sinus Problems, Frequent Fever, Cold And Sneezing. Tests Show Nasal Turbinate Hypertrophy. What To Do?

You seem to be suffering from allergic rhinosinusitis. Your Ig E level is on the higher side. Though WBC count is slightly elevated, only periphral smear will give a true picture. IgE plays an important role in allergic conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis(nosal inflamation due to allergy) & atopic dermatitis (skin condition). It is increased upto 10 times in atopic dermatitis. Medical management includes recent drugs like Zafirlukast -20mg two times a day & Omalizumab - 150mg every 2 to 4 weeks. Zafirlukast is a Leukotriene antagonist, relatively safe & controls the allergy. Omalizumab inhibits elevated IgE levels but is a very costly drug. Surgical management is sub mucosal diathermy of both inferior turbinates.