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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?
 
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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?
 
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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?
 
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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?
 
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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?
 
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Daveyboy209

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I think I've got enough experience here to at least give you my input. I'm 46, last Friday I just had my 16th sinus surgery. I know I am an unusual case. I'm sure your daughter's sinus issues will not lead to so many surgeries. One surgery has not spawned another and another. I keep getting sinus polyps (have since I was a child). As far as your daughter not having any symptoms, she may be so used to how she feels now that she has no idea how bad it is. This has been the case for me many times. What I feel actually feels normal and I don't notice it or think anything of it. Once I have surgery though it's like someone has taken about 10lbs of weight out of my head and I can breath like I think I never have before. Sinus surgeries used to be fairly rough. The technology and techniques are far more advanced now and surgery (though I still prefer not to have it) is pretty easy. This last one on Friday was by far the easiest. Of course they went in before things got bad, but even the one before that was amazing as far as how I felt after. During the last 2 years I have had 4 of these. One was a pretty big deal because they actually removed bone from the sinus's from eye socket to eye socket. This was done to create a larger opening that would not so easily and often close off. Even with that surgery I went home the same day and actually felt better than I did the day before.
If you have had 2 opinions and they both say it needs to be done, chances are they are giving you good advice. There were a couple surgeries I waited too long on and it created more of a problem than not. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Dave, 46, CF, MRSA, Husband, proud father to a 20 year old Iowa National Guardsman
 
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Daveyboy209

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I think I've got enough experience here to at least give you my input. I'm 46, last Friday I just had my 16th sinus surgery. I know I am an unusual case. I'm sure your daughter's sinus issues will not lead to so many surgeries. One surgery has not spawned another and another. I keep getting sinus polyps (have since I was a child). As far as your daughter not having any symptoms, she may be so used to how she feels now that she has no idea how bad it is. This has been the case for me many times. What I feel actually feels normal and I don't notice it or think anything of it. Once I have surgery though it's like someone has taken about 10lbs of weight out of my head and I can breath like I think I never have before. Sinus surgeries used to be fairly rough. The technology and techniques are far more advanced now and surgery (though I still prefer not to have it) is pretty easy. This last one on Friday was by far the easiest. Of course they went in before things got bad, but even the one before that was amazing as far as how I felt after. During the last 2 years I have had 4 of these. One was a pretty big deal because they actually removed bone from the sinus's from eye socket to eye socket. This was done to create a larger opening that would not so easily and often close off. Even with that surgery I went home the same day and actually felt better than I did the day before.
If you have had 2 opinions and they both say it needs to be done, chances are they are giving you good advice. There were a couple surgeries I waited too long on and it created more of a problem than not. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Dave, 46, CF, MRSA, Husband, proud father to a 20 year old Iowa National Guardsman
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
I think I've got enough experience here to at least give you my input. I'm 46, last Friday I just had my 16th sinus surgery. I know I am an unusual case. I'm sure your daughter's sinus issues will not lead to so many surgeries. One surgery has not spawned another and another. I keep getting sinus polyps (have since I was a child). As far as your daughter not having any symptoms, she may be so used to how she feels now that she has no idea how bad it is. This has been the case for me many times. What I feel actually feels normal and I don't notice it or think anything of it. Once I have surgery though it's like someone has taken about 10lbs of weight out of my head and I can breath like I think I never have before. Sinus surgeries used to be fairly rough. The technology and techniques are far more advanced now and surgery (though I still prefer not to have it) is pretty easy. This last one on Friday was by far the easiest. Of course they went in before things got bad, but even the one before that was amazing as far as how I felt after. During the last 2 years I have had 4 of these. One was a pretty big deal because they actually removed bone from the sinus's from eye socket to eye socket. This was done to create a larger opening that would not so easily and often close off. Even with that surgery I went home the same day and actually felt better than I did the day before.
If you have had 2 opinions and they both say it needs to be done, chances are they are giving you good advice. There were a couple surgeries I waited too long on and it created more of a problem than not. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Dave, 46, CF, MRSA, Husband, proud father to a 20 year old Iowa National Guardsman
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
I think I've got enough experience here to at least give you my input. I'm 46, last Friday I just had my 16th sinus surgery. I know I am an unusual case. I'm sure your daughter's sinus issues will not lead to so many surgeries. One surgery has not spawned another and another. I keep getting sinus polyps (have since I was a child). As far as your daughter not having any symptoms, she may be so used to how she feels now that she has no idea how bad it is. This has been the case for me many times. What I feel actually feels normal and I don't notice it or think anything of it. Once I have surgery though it's like someone has taken about 10lbs of weight out of my head and I can breath like I think I never have before. Sinus surgeries used to be fairly rough. The technology and techniques are far more advanced now and surgery (though I still prefer not to have it) is pretty easy. This last one on Friday was by far the easiest. Of course they went in before things got bad, but even the one before that was amazing as far as how I felt after. During the last 2 years I have had 4 of these. One was a pretty big deal because they actually removed bone from the sinus's from eye socket to eye socket. This was done to create a larger opening that would not so easily and often close off. Even with that surgery I went home the same day and actually felt better than I did the day before.
If you have had 2 opinions and they both say it needs to be done, chances are they are giving you good advice. There were a couple surgeries I waited too long on and it created more of a problem than not. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Dave, 46, CF, MRSA, Husband, proud father to a 20 year old Iowa National Guardsman
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
I think I've got enough experience here to at least give you my input. I'm 46, last Friday I just had my 16th sinus surgery. I know I am an unusual case. I'm sure your daughter's sinus issues will not lead to so many surgeries. One surgery has not spawned another and another. I keep getting sinus polyps (have since I was a child). As far as your daughter not having any symptoms, she may be so used to how she feels now that she has no idea how bad it is. This has been the case for me many times. What I feel actually feels normal and I don't notice it or think anything of it. Once I have surgery though it's like someone has taken about 10lbs of weight out of my head and I can breath like I think I never have before. Sinus surgeries used to be fairly rough. The technology and techniques are far more advanced now and surgery (though I still prefer not to have it) is pretty easy. This last one on Friday was by far the easiest. Of course they went in before things got bad, but even the one before that was amazing as far as how I felt after. During the last 2 years I have had 4 of these. One was a pretty big deal because they actually removed bone from the sinus's from eye socket to eye socket. This was done to create a larger opening that would not so easily and often close off. Even with that surgery I went home the same day and actually felt better than I did the day before.
<br />If you have had 2 opinions and they both say it needs to be done, chances are they are giving you good advice. There were a couple surgeries I waited too long on and it created more of a problem than not. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
<br />Dave, 46, CF, MRSA, Husband, proud father to a 20 year old Iowa National Guardsman
 
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grassisgreener

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Has your daughter tried Nasonex? My daughter's ENT said that Nasonex can help shrink (or avoid) polyps. I am curious about why she had the CT done if she wasn't showing any symptoms? My daughter is 5 and had the surgery this past winter, it took her a little over a week to fully recover. She was showing major symptoms and has felt MUCH better since the surgery. Her sinuses were bulging with thick infection and nasal polyps. She now uses Nasonex and does daily NeilMed sinus rinses in hopes to avoid things getting out of control again.

Sounds like you have a tough decision to make, best wishes!
 
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grassisgreener

New member
Has your daughter tried Nasonex? My daughter's ENT said that Nasonex can help shrink (or avoid) polyps. I am curious about why she had the CT done if she wasn't showing any symptoms? My daughter is 5 and had the surgery this past winter, it took her a little over a week to fully recover. She was showing major symptoms and has felt MUCH better since the surgery. Her sinuses were bulging with thick infection and nasal polyps. She now uses Nasonex and does daily NeilMed sinus rinses in hopes to avoid things getting out of control again.

Sounds like you have a tough decision to make, best wishes!
 
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grassisgreener

New member
Has your daughter tried Nasonex? My daughter's ENT said that Nasonex can help shrink (or avoid) polyps. I am curious about why she had the CT done if she wasn't showing any symptoms? My daughter is 5 and had the surgery this past winter, it took her a little over a week to fully recover. She was showing major symptoms and has felt MUCH better since the surgery. Her sinuses were bulging with thick infection and nasal polyps. She now uses Nasonex and does daily NeilMed sinus rinses in hopes to avoid things getting out of control again.

Sounds like you have a tough decision to make, best wishes!
 
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grassisgreener

New member
Has your daughter tried Nasonex? My daughter's ENT said that Nasonex can help shrink (or avoid) polyps. I am curious about why she had the CT done if she wasn't showing any symptoms? My daughter is 5 and had the surgery this past winter, it took her a little over a week to fully recover. She was showing major symptoms and has felt MUCH better since the surgery. Her sinuses were bulging with thick infection and nasal polyps. She now uses Nasonex and does daily NeilMed sinus rinses in hopes to avoid things getting out of control again.

Sounds like you have a tough decision to make, best wishes!
 
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grassisgreener

New member
Has your daughter tried Nasonex? My daughter's ENT said that Nasonex can help shrink (or avoid) polyps. I am curious about why she had the CT done if she wasn't showing any symptoms? My daughter is 5 and had the surgery this past winter, it took her a little over a week to fully recover. She was showing major symptoms and has felt MUCH better since the surgery. Her sinuses were bulging with thick infection and nasal polyps. She now uses Nasonex and does daily NeilMed sinus rinses in hopes to avoid things getting out of control again.
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<br />Sounds like you have a tough decision to make, best wishes!
 
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lhkraus

Guest
She had the CT done because she was in the hospital for a respiratory infection (her first time) and the doctor wanted to cover all of the bases. She has been on Nasonex and NeilMed for the last several weeks. The doctor said it's not likely to fix the problem, but it may make the surgery go more easily by reducing some inflammation. I imagine the Nasonex and sinus rinse will be part of her regular routine after the surgery -- I wish she'd started it sooner. Ah well. Thank you both for your input.
 
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lhkraus

Guest
She had the CT done because she was in the hospital for a respiratory infection (her first time) and the doctor wanted to cover all of the bases. She has been on Nasonex and NeilMed for the last several weeks. The doctor said it's not likely to fix the problem, but it may make the surgery go more easily by reducing some inflammation. I imagine the Nasonex and sinus rinse will be part of her regular routine after the surgery -- I wish she'd started it sooner. Ah well. Thank you both for your input.
 
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lhkraus

Guest
She had the CT done because she was in the hospital for a respiratory infection (her first time) and the doctor wanted to cover all of the bases. She has been on Nasonex and NeilMed for the last several weeks. The doctor said it's not likely to fix the problem, but it may make the surgery go more easily by reducing some inflammation. I imagine the Nasonex and sinus rinse will be part of her regular routine after the surgery -- I wish she'd started it sooner. Ah well. Thank you both for your input.
 
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lhkraus

Guest
She had the CT done because she was in the hospital for a respiratory infection (her first time) and the doctor wanted to cover all of the bases. She has been on Nasonex and NeilMed for the last several weeks. The doctor said it's not likely to fix the problem, but it may make the surgery go more easily by reducing some inflammation. I imagine the Nasonex and sinus rinse will be part of her regular routine after the surgery -- I wish she'd started it sooner. Ah well. Thank you both for your input.
 
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lhkraus

Guest
She had the CT done because she was in the hospital for a respiratory infection (her first time) and the doctor wanted to cover all of the bases. She has been on Nasonex and NeilMed for the last several weeks. The doctor said it's not likely to fix the problem, but it may make the surgery go more easily by reducing some inflammation. I imagine the Nasonex and sinus rinse will be part of her regular routine after the surgery -- I wish she'd started it sooner. Ah well. Thank you both for your input.
 
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