In 2014 I had routine inferior turbinoplasties (AKA "powered endoscopic turbinoplasty") which preserves the layer of mucosa that senses airflow. The doctor didn't resect the turbinates, and says that he hasn't had any patients with ENS. I don't experience any sensation of suffocating, sleep disturbances, or dry nose, but do have shallow, anxious breathing/anxiety. What is the incident rate for ENS for this procedure? I'm stuck with the negative thoughts that I've permanently damaged myself.
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The only way to know for sure what bacteria is causing your sinus infection is by taking a culture of your nose. I assume you haven't had this done because if you really had pseudomonas you wouldn't be put on bactrim (doesn't cover pseudomonas). Bactrim is usually used to cover MRSA. Is your...
It is common after sinus surgery for polyps to have some difficulty smelling and tasting. Sometimes there is swelling or crusting that can obstruct the area where your smell receptors are. In other cases, there maybe regrowth of polyps. This is not very alarming in an allergic patient. In fact, ...
After sinus surgery, there may be odorous discharge due to nasal discharge and crusting for 4-6 weeks.To reduce this, it may be useful to wash the nose with plenty of ocean water spray, use cortisone nasal spray and use antibiotics for up to 3 weeks if necessary.
