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Is it safe for me to have turbinate reduction/septoplasty if i have lyme disease (which is weakening my immune system)?

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Septo/turbs: Lyme disease does not preclude you from having surgery. Discuss your disease with your surgeon. And be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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