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How Can Chronic Sinusitis Be Treated?
I have severe sinusitis. have had 5 sinus surgeries, the last two with the famous Dr. Rice at USC. Still, so sick, have had bronchitis, asthma and 3 bronchospasms. on high doses of prednisone for two weeks, antibiotics, magnesium and 10 others things. what should I do? My e mail address is YYYY@YYYY , thank you,connie
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The treatment of chronic sinusitis may be very challenging sometimes. However, if the exact cause has been identified, treatment/control of symptoms becomes much more easier.
Objectives of treatment however are: reduce sinus inflammation, keep your nasal passages draining, eliminate the underlying cause, and reduce frequency of symptoms.
Treatment options generally are:
• Saline nasal irrigation
• Nasal corticosteroids
• Oral or injected corticosteroids
• Antibiotics
• Immunotherapy
• Surgery
If sinusitis symptoms are not well controlled, recurrent bronchitis, asthma/bronchospasm are possible. The best treatment for your condition will be after complete medical evaluation by the doctor. Since you are already on treatment, I will advise you regularly see your doctor when you have symptoms for evaluation and alternative treatment options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The treatment of chronic sinusitis may be very challenging sometimes. However, if the exact cause has been identified, treatment/control of symptoms becomes much more easier.
Objectives of treatment however are: reduce sinus inflammation, keep your nasal passages draining, eliminate the underlying cause, and reduce frequency of symptoms.
Treatment options generally are:
• Saline nasal irrigation
• Nasal corticosteroids
• Oral or injected corticosteroids
• Antibiotics
• Immunotherapy
• Surgery
If sinusitis symptoms are not well controlled, recurrent bronchitis, asthma/bronchospasm are possible. The best treatment for your condition will be after complete medical evaluation by the doctor. Since you are already on treatment, I will advise you regularly see your doctor when you have symptoms for evaluation and alternative treatment options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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