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I have had chronic sinusitis my whole life. i get one sinus infection a year and can only use one nostril at a time. should i get surgery?

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi answered

Specializes in General Practice

See an ENT: I would recommend seeing an ENT specialist to consult whether you need surgery.

Dr Zadeh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/13/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possibly: Deviated septum or large turbinates can become obstructive. Ent evaluation is reasonable. The surgery is quite safe.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/11/2014

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A member asked:

I have had chronic sinusitis my whole life. i get one sinus infection a year and can only use one nostril at a time. should i get surgery?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi answered

Dr Zadeh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Ali agreed

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