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Good afternoon, how are you all doing?

Just getting a CT Scan of my sinuses in hopes that when I see the ENT specialist that he allows me to get a sinus procedure done which is known as balloon sinuplasty. Basically what it is that it is a noninvasive procedure where they insert a catheter into your nasal passageways to widen them, which will promote drainage. That will end my chronic sinusitis definitely
KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F
Oh no that’s so painful!!!
Ask to see if they’re willing to reduce your turbinates instead
Yes it’s more invasive but you’re not going to be experiencing discomfort and pain during allergy season when your sinus cavity will still inflame and press against the tubing

I had mine reduced last summer
And they also vacuumed my sinuses
My first time breathing freely after that

Also it’s not safe to be posting pics with your personal info!!! Lol
KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F
@SW-User trust me it’s totally worth it and you won’t have repeat issues with the tubing
It’s really not that bad I think the recovery time is the same between the procedures
At least do yourself a favor and ask about it

We have chronic sinus sufferers in my family. My mom got the tubes process too but any time she has an infection the cavity swells and puts pressure on the tubes. It gives her the worst sinus head aches.
Because it doesn’t stop the cavity itself from swelling it only promotes drainage.

In any case what ever option you choose best I hope it works.
SW-User
When I have sinus headaches I can’t thibk and experience fatigue. It really is the worst @KaysHealingPath
KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F
@SW-User i totally understand
I used to get them all the time
My sinus issues weren’t seasonal they were year round

I haven’t had a sinus infection since my procedure! Which will be almost a year this summer
Joker · 36-40, M
Good luck, my daughter had that done. She had strep throat and sinusitis around the clock in the winter, along with ear infections. It solved her issues completely
SW-User
Thanks and I hope the doctor approves the procedure@Joker
5thApprentice · 31-35, M
Damn, all the best Bro. I just woke up. Today is either gonna be chill or gonna be full on beast mode. So just waiting now.
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
Good luck. I had a CT scan for that too. But no surgery
SW-User
Thanks man. @HoraceGreenley

 
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