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A cat scan was done, and i went to an ent. he said i was suffering from silent sinus syndrome. are there alternatives?

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

I don't know: I don't know what your doctor told you, but the treatment for this condition is surgical. So if you are looking for a nonsurgical approach the answer is "no".

Answered 3/29/2013

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A member asked:

A cat scan was done, and i went to an ent. he said i was suffering from silent sinus syndrome. are there alternatives?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Harper answered

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