Is there a permanent cure for my current
medical dilema - blocked nose?
What can I do to overcome the nasal
blockage scenario that I explained under
current medical status?
What is this condition termed?
Will the current medication help in curing
the issue?
I'm writing this scencerly hoping to
receive advise from experts in field.
Thanks in advance.
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A2304 Posted: 02-12-07 04:24am
According to the symptoms you report, a
blocked nose and runny nose, and the X-ray
image showing a septal deviation and sinus
haziness it seems that you could be
experiencing chronic sinusitis. A deviated
nasal septum prevents normal mucus
drainage from the sinuses. Stagnation of
the mucus makes the sinuses vulnerable to
infections. And repeated infection can
cause chronic inflammation of the sinuses.
Additionally, chronic inflammation can
cause polyp growth in the nasal cavity or
sinuses. A CT-scan can detect such a
pseudotumor. The medications you are
taking (decongestives, corticosteroids and
antihistamines) are successful in calming
inflammation. Medication would be
prescribed if the chronic inflammation was
caused by allergy. In your case, it seems
that the deviation of the nasal septum is
the main cause for the chronic sinusitis
and surgical intervention would be more
helpful than medications.
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