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Corrective Surgery and Rhinoplasty for my Broken Sinus Cavity?

I recently broke my sinus cavity and it has resulted to constant sinus infections. My surgeon (who is a top plastic surgeon) says he can fix this...

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Broken Sinus Cavity Due to Head Injury: is This Dangerous?

His head injury was severe, he has a fractured skull and bleeding in the brain. As we are primarily concerned about the other injuries, I didn't...

2 doctor answers

Infection in Maxillary Sinus. What Surgery is Available to Fix This?

They have tried me on antibiotics and nothing has worked. I had a CT scan which confirmed the infection and am waiting to see my eNT again. I also...

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Best Technique for Sinus Surgery?

Is there a specific technique for Sinus Surgery that doctors strongly recommend compared to others?

10 doctor answers

Filing Down a Dorsal Hump During Sinus Surgery - Cost?

I went in recently for my nose and ear issues. They found some pretty severe swelling around my nose because of my sinus's. in fact, i have blown...

6 doctor answers

Mucus and Breathing Through One Side of Nose, What Should I Do?

I'm 27 and I live in Tehran, Iran. 10 years ago I broke my nose and after that I suffer from thick mucus in the back of my throat which is clear...

3 doctor answers

Turbinate Reduction or Nasal Cycle?

I have a trouble breathing that switches nostrils periodically. There is a significant difference between each nostril, almost being unable to breathe...

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I Think my Airway Issues Are Caused by Underdeveloped Maxilla. Need MD. Is Plastic Surgery or Oral Surgery? (photo)

I am 36 and have been snoring and sighing in my sleep and wke up with a sort of raw feeling in my upper soft palate and back of throat.I have a...

2 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Can Glycerine Be Added to my Nasal Sinus Rinse?

Is it safe to add a couple of drops of glycerine to my nasal rinse everyday? I have read reports that it could cause lipid pneumonia..and other...

Blocked Nose, Sore Throat and Bad Breath?

I always have a blocked nose , one side at least , after a while from taking a meal , my mouth gets dry and my throat becomes sore ( not so much...

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