I've had a deviated nasal septum for the past 4 months with constant nose blockage - is surgery the only option or can medications help improve it? Are there other treatments I should consider for DNS?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm a bit worried because my PNS x-ray showed mild haziness in both of my maxillary sinuses. Is this something I should be concerned about? Can you please help me understand what this means and what steps I should take next?

That says you have sinusitis and needs tretament,visit ENT docotor for appropriate management

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I've been dealing with throat burning and pain for the past 90 days, and it sometimes feels better, but then it comes back. What could be causing this, and should I be worried about something serious?

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