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I'm a singer and ent recommends balloon dilation for narrowed maxillary sinuses w/infection. what affects on singing/sound could result? pos & neg. ty

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Probably very little: If you have recurrent infections, any affect on your voice should be positive, even if there is any perceptible change. Discuss with your surgeon for details of operation.

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I'm a singer and ent recommends balloon dilation for narrowed maxillary sinuses w/infection. what affects on singing/sound could result? pos & neg. ty

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

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