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REP - 03 Mar 2005 05:50 GMT

I had a sinus CT done when my doctor suspected sinus polyps. The good
news was that there was only one insignificant polyp and I have
otherwise gorgeous holes in my head.

The report did note pneumatization of the superior turbinate on the left
side and middle turbinate on the left side (no bony erosions seen). Am I
correct in assuming this has something to do with why breathing through
my nose is difficult?

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Howard Homler - 06 Mar 2005 20:36 GMT

>I had a sinus CT done when my doctor suspected sinus polyps. The good
>news was that there was only one insignificant polyp and I have
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>correct in assuming this has something to do with why breathing through
>my nose is difficult?

Not necessarily== it depends on such things as whether your mucosa
(lining of the inner parts of your nose) are swollen and if your nasal
valves are causing problems. The concha bullosa that you're
describing are more likely problematic if they interfere with drainage
from your sinus cavities. H2

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REP - 06 Mar 2005 13:05 GMT

> >I had a sinus CT done when my doctor suspected sinus polyps. The good
> >news was that there was only one insignificant polyp and I have
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> describing are more likely problematic if they interfere with drainage
> from your sinus cavities. H2

If I'm remembering what the ENT doc told me, they could be causing the
face/headaches I get, but I was just curious if they were adding to the
breathing problems. I was so happy about not needing polyps removed, I
didn't think to ask. Thanks.

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