Question 1

How often do you need to use posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery and do you usually put it in with sedation or general anesthesia 
 
 I've heard posterior nasal packing can be pretty uncomfortable so I'm curious how common it actually is after sinus procedures and what kind of anesthesia is typically used when placing it 
 
 For patients getting sinus surgery how frequently does posterior nasal packing become necessary and is it always done under general anesthesia or can sedation work too 
 
 Wondering about posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery - how often do you actually use it in practice and what's your preferred method for placing it sedation or general anesthesia 
 
 How many of your sinus surgery patients end up needing posterior nasal packing and what's your go-to approach for anesthesia when placing it

Accepted Answer

Posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery is not always necessary, but when it is, it's typically placed under general anesthesia, though sedation can be used in some cases, according to ENT specialists. The frequency of its use varies, but it's generally considered when bleeding from the posterior nasal cavity is difficult to control with other methods.

Question 2

My 5-year-old just had adenoid surgery and I'm a bit confused do adenoids grow back after removal? I've heard mixed things about whether this is a permanent fix or if they might return over time. Also, how effective is this surgery in the short term versus long term for kids? Really want to understand if this will fully solve their breathing issues or if we might face the same problems again later

Accepted Answer

It's also possible for your child's adenoids to grow back. It's impossible to remove all traces of the tissue since the adenoids are so far back in your child's nasal passage. If the tissue continues to cause problems, your child may need surgery twice. This is extremely rare.

Question 3

I'm really concerned about this ongoing soreness and scratchy feeling in my throat that I've had for the last four months. I've seen several ENT specialists, and each one seems to have a different take on it. One mentioned acid reflux but I don't actually feel any heartburn, while another pointed to post-nasal drip and after a CT scan said I have ethmoid sinusitis and inflammation in my throat. He mentioned surgery might be an option if medication doesn't help, which I'm really not eager for. Yet another doctor said it's just an infection, but that doesnt seem to explain everything, and I can't get rid of this nagging feeling. I went down a Google rabbit hole and read about persistent throat issues being linked to cancer. Could just a sore throat really mean something as serious as cancer?

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

I'm dealing with this small irritation on the corner of my tongue thats been bugging me for about six months now. It doesn't hurt, but it always feels like theres something stuck there. Should I see an ENT or a dentist for this kind of issue?

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