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Do I need surgery for the bony defect in ethmoid region with running nose?
Query: Hi doctor, Frequently, I have water coming from the nose for the past 3 months. CT scan result shows an S-shaped DNS more towards the right and left inferior turbinate hypertrophy. There is a small bony defect in the roof of the right ethmoid sinus region with adjacent mucosal thickening. There is m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sure, you need surgery to correct DNS (deviated nasal septum) or to resect hypertrophied turbinate, and to close the bony defect. The operation has a high success rate, as it will be an endoscopic nasal operation. There are some complications such as bleeding, orbital fat... Read Full »
Can I have symptoms of allergic rhinitis due to a small nasal spur?
Query: Hi doctor, Could a small nasal spur cause symptoms of allergic rhinitis? Does mine look like it? Do I need to remove it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The only symptom that is present along with a deviated septum and allergic rhinitis is nasal blockage and sometimes there is a headache. This single film is not enough to describe the position of the nasal septum. According to this single film, (attachment removed to pr... Read Full »