Is surgery for inferior and middle turbinate hypertrophy permanent I keep getting frequent colds and wondering if I should go for the procedure

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Surgery for turbinate hypertrophy offers lasting relief but recurrence is possible with allergies.Management should be individualized.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My PNS CT scan shows mucosal thickening in both maxillary sinuses, right sphenoid, both ethmoid sinuses, and a little in the left frontal sinus. I've had headaches for the past two months do I need surgery for this?

Sinus mucosal thickening on CT and recurrent headaches may be treated with steroids and antibiotics;functional endoscopic sinus surgery is recommended if medical therapy fails.

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I have a DNS issue with an overgrown septum and outer bone. My doctor recommended septoplasty first and then plastic surgery on the outer nose later, but I've heard about septorhinoplasty where both are done together. Is that really an option? Would it be better to combine them or do them separately?

Your doctor's recommendation to address the deviated nasal septum (DNS) with septoplasty first, followed by rhinoplasty (plastic surgery of the outer nose), is a common approach.

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I'm dealing with canker sores on my uvula and around it, and it's pretty painful when I swallow food. Do you have any tips on how I can ease the pain and help these sores heal faster?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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