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Suggest Remedy For Breathing Issues With Phlegm
Hello, I have had cervical fusion (C5-C7) with human cadaver bone graft this past December. I have had difficulty breathing through my nose along with more than usual phlegm. A massage therapist recently told me that the surgery I had on my neck and the sinus problems afterwards are very common.Is there anything else that can be done aside from using a nasal spray 2-3 times a day?
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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you need to consult a Pulmonologist who can assess by requesting a chest X-ray or a X-ray of sinuses to rule out any other cause
steam inhalation 2-4 times per day will help you a lot
leukotreine inhibitors like monteleukast may be considered depending on your physician
if phlegm or nasal secretions are yellow purulent or foul smelling , antibiotics may be needed
thanks
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you need to consult a Pulmonologist who can assess by requesting a chest X-ray or a X-ray of sinuses to rule out any other cause
steam inhalation 2-4 times per day will help you a lot
leukotreine inhibitors like monteleukast may be considered depending on your physician
if phlegm or nasal secretions are yellow purulent or foul smelling , antibiotics may be needed
thanks
feel free to ask more questions
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