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Could you explain how to get rid of sinuses?
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Sorry - you can't: Sinuses are large air-filled cavities that we are both born with and that develop as our head grows. Thus, one cannot "get rid of them." however, if you are plagued by chronic infections or benign tissue growth in the sinuses, surgeons can sometimes open up the sinuses to help them drain or remove polyps that are causing obstruction.
Answered 9/28/2016
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