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Have crs, had ct and allergy test - results = septoplasty, turnbinate red, balloon sinoplasty. + alg shots. sch for surg in 12w is that 2 long to wait?
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No: It is typically a quality of life surgery, not an emergency surgery.
Answered 11/18/2014
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