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I have had sinus infections since thanksgiving. i had surgery, been tested for allergies, no allergies. they still persist. what is the next step?
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Chronic sinusitis: You need to be managed under the care of an ENT, esp after sinus surgery, who can examine for scarring, crusting, or altered nasal anatomy that can add to the problem. You also need to be on a "nasal toilet" regimen, not unlike asthmatics, with regular daily nasal irrigations with saline solution, mucus thinners (guaifenesin) with adequate hydration, and nasal steroid sprays even w/o allergy.
Answered 5/20/2014
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