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lhkraus

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The doctor has recommended sinus surgery for my daughter (16 years old) and I'm not sure if we should. The CT scan shows both maxillary sinuses are 95-100% blocked. The doctor thinks the opening to the sinus is probably blocked by a polyp or other obstruction. But, she has NO sinus symptoms, except she sleeps on 3 pillows. Her nasal passages look normal, her pfts are normal, she has no sinus headaches. But two different ENTs recommend surgery to clear out her sinuses, and both say that the blockage is so extreme that other measures won't help. I'm really reluctant, and wonder if we maybe we should wait until her sinuses are at least bothering her more seriously. Has anyone been in this situation? Any thoughts? (Sorry if you're seeing this message multiple times -- I posted it elsewhere accident!)
 
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lhkraus

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The doctor has recommended sinus surgery for my daughter (16 years old) and I'm not sure if we should. The CT scan shows both maxillary sinuses are 95-100% blocked. The doctor thinks the opening to the sinus is probably blocked by a polyp or other obstruction. But, she has NO sinus symptoms, except she sleeps on 3 pillows. Her nasal passages look normal, her pfts are normal, she has no sinus headaches. But two different ENTs recommend surgery to clear out her sinuses, and both say that the blockage is so extreme that other measures won't help. I'm really reluctant, and wonder if we maybe we should wait until her sinuses are at least bothering her more seriously. Has anyone been in this situation? Any thoughts? (Sorry if you're seeing this message multiple times -- I posted it elsewhere accident!)
 
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lhkraus

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The doctor has recommended sinus surgery for my daughter (16 years old) and I'm not sure if we should. The CT scan shows both maxillary sinuses are 95-100% blocked. The doctor thinks the opening to the sinus is probably blocked by a polyp or other obstruction. But, she has NO sinus symptoms, except she sleeps on 3 pillows. Her nasal passages look normal, her pfts are normal, she has no sinus headaches. But two different ENTs recommend surgery to clear out her sinuses, and both say that the blockage is so extreme that other measures won't help. I'm really reluctant, and wonder if we maybe we should wait until her sinuses are at least bothering her more seriously. Has anyone been in this situation? Any thoughts? (Sorry if you're seeing this message multiple times -- I posted it elsewhere accident!)
 
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lhkraus

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The doctor has recommended sinus surgery for my daughter (16 years old) and I'm not sure if we should. The CT scan shows both maxillary sinuses are 95-100% blocked. The doctor thinks the opening to the sinus is probably blocked by a polyp or other obstruction. But, she has NO sinus symptoms, except she sleeps on 3 pillows. Her nasal passages look normal, her pfts are normal, she has no sinus headaches. But two different ENTs recommend surgery to clear out her sinuses, and both say that the blockage is so extreme that other measures won't help. I'm really reluctant, and wonder if we maybe we should wait until her sinuses are at least bothering her more seriously. Has anyone been in this situation? Any thoughts? (Sorry if you're seeing this message multiple times -- I posted it elsewhere accident!)
 
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lhkraus

Guest
The doctor has recommended sinus surgery for my daughter (16 years old) and I'm not sure if we should. The CT scan shows both maxillary sinuses are 95-100% blocked. The doctor thinks the opening to the sinus is probably blocked by a polyp or other obstruction. But, she has NO sinus symptoms, except she sleeps on 3 pillows. Her nasal passages look normal, her pfts are normal, she has no sinus headaches. But two different ENTs recommend surgery to clear out her sinuses, and both say that the blockage is so extreme that other measures won't help. I'm really reluctant, and wonder if we maybe we should wait until her sinuses are at least bothering her more seriously. Has anyone been in this situation? Any thoughts? (Sorry if you're seeing this message multiple times -- I posted it elsewhere accident!)
 
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lightNlife

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I had my first sinus surgery when I was her age, and it was WONDERFUL. I hadn't really had a lot of sinus problems, but because a sinus infection can quickly turn to an upper respiratory infection, it was recommended. I couldn't believe the difference! I hadn't realized how bad things were. I had gotten so used to feeling less than perfect.

If the doctors are recommending it, I'd say go for it. It's an easy procedure and one that's much better tolerated BEFORE things get worse.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.
 
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lightNlife

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I had my first sinus surgery when I was her age, and it was WONDERFUL. I hadn't really had a lot of sinus problems, but because a sinus infection can quickly turn to an upper respiratory infection, it was recommended. I couldn't believe the difference! I hadn't realized how bad things were. I had gotten so used to feeling less than perfect.

If the doctors are recommending it, I'd say go for it. It's an easy procedure and one that's much better tolerated BEFORE things get worse.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.
 
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lightNlife

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I had my first sinus surgery when I was her age, and it was WONDERFUL. I hadn't really had a lot of sinus problems, but because a sinus infection can quickly turn to an upper respiratory infection, it was recommended. I couldn't believe the difference! I hadn't realized how bad things were. I had gotten so used to feeling less than perfect.

If the doctors are recommending it, I'd say go for it. It's an easy procedure and one that's much better tolerated BEFORE things get worse.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.
 
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lightNlife

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I had my first sinus surgery when I was her age, and it was WONDERFUL. I hadn't really had a lot of sinus problems, but because a sinus infection can quickly turn to an upper respiratory infection, it was recommended. I couldn't believe the difference! I hadn't realized how bad things were. I had gotten so used to feeling less than perfect.

If the doctors are recommending it, I'd say go for it. It's an easy procedure and one that's much better tolerated BEFORE things get worse.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.
 
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lightNlife

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I had my first sinus surgery when I was her age, and it was WONDERFUL. I hadn't really had a lot of sinus problems, but because a sinus infection can quickly turn to an upper respiratory infection, it was recommended. I couldn't believe the difference! I hadn't realized how bad things were. I had gotten so used to feeling less than perfect.
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<br />If the doctors are recommending it, I'd say go for it. It's an easy procedure and one that's much better tolerated BEFORE things get worse.
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<br />Good luck, let us know what you decide.
 
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welshwitch

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DO IT!!!! There is nothing like breathing. I had sinus surgury 3 times. Miraculously, my sinuses cleared up once I cleared puberty. Your daughter's health will thank you!!!!!!
 
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welshwitch

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DO IT!!!! There is nothing like breathing. I had sinus surgury 3 times. Miraculously, my sinuses cleared up once I cleared puberty. Your daughter's health will thank you!!!!!!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
DO IT!!!! There is nothing like breathing. I had sinus surgury 3 times. Miraculously, my sinuses cleared up once I cleared puberty. Your daughter's health will thank you!!!!!!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
DO IT!!!! There is nothing like breathing. I had sinus surgury 3 times. Miraculously, my sinuses cleared up once I cleared puberty. Your daughter's health will thank you!!!!!!
 
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welshwitch

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DO IT!!!! There is nothing like breathing. I had sinus surgury 3 times. Miraculously, my sinuses cleared up once I cleared puberty. Your daughter's health will thank you!!!!!!
 
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Kristen

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If multiple doctors recommend it, I say go for it. I had some sinus symptoms for years, but didn't know that's what they were - I complained to my then CF doctor about post nasal drip and he said "it's just allergies." A few years later I was to the point where I would get night sweats almost every night, and just felt like crap all the time, but I didn't know what it was. I didn't have headaches, I was just tired and had body aches. I started seeing a new CF doctor, who sent me to an ENT. It turned out one of my sinuses was completely blocked. The surgery made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. And my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) said it made me much nicer to boot <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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Kristen

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If multiple doctors recommend it, I say go for it. I had some sinus symptoms for years, but didn't know that's what they were - I complained to my then CF doctor about post nasal drip and he said "it's just allergies." A few years later I was to the point where I would get night sweats almost every night, and just felt like crap all the time, but I didn't know what it was. I didn't have headaches, I was just tired and had body aches. I started seeing a new CF doctor, who sent me to an ENT. It turned out one of my sinuses was completely blocked. The surgery made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. And my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) said it made me much nicer to boot <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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Kristen

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If multiple doctors recommend it, I say go for it. I had some sinus symptoms for years, but didn't know that's what they were - I complained to my then CF doctor about post nasal drip and he said "it's just allergies." A few years later I was to the point where I would get night sweats almost every night, and just felt like crap all the time, but I didn't know what it was. I didn't have headaches, I was just tired and had body aches. I started seeing a new CF doctor, who sent me to an ENT. It turned out one of my sinuses was completely blocked. The surgery made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. And my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) said it made me much nicer to boot <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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Kristen

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If multiple doctors recommend it, I say go for it. I had some sinus symptoms for years, but didn't know that's what they were - I complained to my then CF doctor about post nasal drip and he said "it's just allergies." A few years later I was to the point where I would get night sweats almost every night, and just felt like crap all the time, but I didn't know what it was. I didn't have headaches, I was just tired and had body aches. I started seeing a new CF doctor, who sent me to an ENT. It turned out one of my sinuses was completely blocked. The surgery made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. And my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) said it made me much nicer to boot <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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Kristen

New member
If multiple doctors recommend it, I say go for it. I had some sinus symptoms for years, but didn't know that's what they were - I complained to my then CF doctor about post nasal drip and he said "it's just allergies." A few years later I was to the point where I would get night sweats almost every night, and just felt like crap all the time, but I didn't know what it was. I didn't have headaches, I was just tired and had body aches. I started seeing a new CF doctor, who sent me to an ENT. It turned out one of my sinuses was completely blocked. The surgery made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. And my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) said it made me much nicer to boot <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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