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Should Oropharynegeal Airway Space Reduction, Polypoid Formations And Bilateral Obstruction Be Treated?

Due to orthodontic/endodontic issues my daughter had a 3 D X-ray scan with various other related scans. The report noted a reduction of the oropharynegeal airway space measuring only 85.7. They said that this is a problem for sleep apnea. Additionally it showed polypoid formations in the maxillary sinus and bilateral obstruction of the ostimeatal complexes. Are these things something that an ENT should see or are they no big deal? The dental establishment just noted these things but doesn t provide information beyond that….
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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hello,thanks for your query, polyps in maxillary sinus with blocked osteomeatal complex suggests, polyps with sinusitis, requires endoscopic surgery.narrowing of oropharyngeal airway causing sleep apnea should be evaluated by series of tests like laryngoscopy, holtar monitoring(to measure fluctuating heart rate).for these things you need to visit an ent surgeon. hope i have answered your query. all the best .take care.
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Should Oropharynegeal Airway Space Reduction, Polypoid Formations And Bilateral Obstruction Be Treated?

hello,thanks for your query, polyps in maxillary sinus with blocked osteomeatal complex suggests, polyps with sinusitis, requires endoscopic surgery.narrowing of oropharyngeal airway causing sleep apnea should be evaluated by series of tests like laryngoscopy, holtar monitoring(to measure fluctuating heart rate).for these things you need to visit an ent surgeon. hope i have answered your query. all the best .take care.