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Upper Molar Removed, Root Fragments Left Behind. Suffered Constant Sinusitis With Cough. No Relief With Antibiotics, Nasal Spray

Hello I had a upper molar removed but it broke up leaving root fragments behind. Sometimes I get a little sore or swelling but nothing major.however this was fifteen years ago and for those fifteen years ive suffered severe and constant sinusitis accompanied by a cough. Doctors have tried all usual antibiotics and nasal sprays but none will say if it could be caused by the old remaining root. It has seriously affected my life and if there was a chance its due to the root I would so greatful to know. Thankyou.
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It is always better to get the broken root fragments extracted irrespective of sinusitis.
The infection lurks in the gum surrounding the root fragments and causes repeated infection of the throat ear as well as sinuses.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Upper Molar Removed, Root Fragments Left Behind. Suffered Constant Sinusitis With Cough. No Relief With Antibiotics, Nasal Spray

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. It is always better to get the broken root fragments extracted irrespective of sinusitis. The infection lurks in the gum surrounding the root fragments and causes repeated infection of the throat ear as well as sinuses. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics