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Sinus Surgery for Sinusitis On this page: Surgery Overview Why It Is Done …
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Sinusitis On this page: Health Tools Cause … Self-Care Medicines Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes inside … you may take antibiotics. Other medicines may be used. Surgery may be needed when sinusitis is chronic or severe …
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… Endoscopic Surgery for Sinusitis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In endoscopic sinus surgery, an endoscope is inserted into the nose. It …
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Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
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… Endoscopic Sinus Exam On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results … sinus examination may be used if: The diagnosis of sinusitis is still in doubt after a CT or MRI scan is … treatment of sinusitis has failed to solve the problem. Surgery is being considered. An endoscopic sinus examination …
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… Sick Sinus Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Sick sinus syndrome is the name given to a group of arrhythmias … that occur because the normal pacemaker of the heart (the sinus node) does not work properly. Sick sinus syndrome is …
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… Saline Nasal Washes for Sinusitis On this page: Overview … Sinusitis Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? …
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Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 …
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Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview … without a prescription may help relieve pain and promote sinus drainage. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all … But other experts believe antihistamines may help treat sinusitis by reducing the amount of mucus that builds up in …
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… Needle Puncture and Aspiration of Sinus Contents On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview For this test, the sinus cavity is punctured with a needle, and a sample of the sinus contents is obtained. A culture and sensitivity test …