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A 37-year-old 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?

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsianswered

General Practice 19 years experience

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

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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered

surgery 57 years experience

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

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Dr. Alan Ali

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