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Sinus and nasal polyps
I am suffering from sinus and nasal polyps, sometime i feel better, but sometime there comes regular sneezing, nose swelling and watering from nose. My nose bone has also bent slightly, my one nose mostly times remain closed. i met doctor, they said surgery will be only treatment. Can this disease be cured without surgery. If yes, then how
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Polyps are usually due to allergy. Sometimes there are other causes like fungal infection of the sinuses,etc. You need a CT scan of the sinuses to evaluate and confirm the needvfor surgery. Endoscopic sinus Surgery followed by medications should help you.
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CT scan and possible surgery
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Avoid allergens
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Allergen detection test and immunotherapy followed by Surgery , is the answer of your question .
If you are not fit for surgery the on physical examination may find some solution
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Dr. Anuraj CP
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Malappuram
Surgery is the best possible treatment for Sinusitis with polyps. Medicines will only give a temporary relief
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Dr. Shailesh Pandey
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
Allergy and deviated nasal septum could be a possibility
Deviated septum will need surgery
Depending on severity of deviation
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CT scan pns ,allergy test
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Visit doctor
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