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Strong meds have improved very chronic sinusitis since scheduling sinus surgery. how will ent surgeon know what to repair with my improved symptoms?
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Sinus: If your symptoms have improved significantly with medications, then you may not need a surgery.
Answered 5/1/2015
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Evaluation: The ENT has probably done a full workup that defines the problem and directs his decision.
Answered 6/10/2014
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