Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Ten Reasons to NOT have Sinus Surgery

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UofMHealth.org/sinus
About 250,000 sinus surgeries are performed in the US each year--some of which are quite necessary, and some of which might possibly be avoided. This video discusses "top 10" reasons to have sinus surgery in the opinion of Dr. Jeffrey Terrell, a professor of Otolaryngology at Michigan Medicine. See his other video on top 10 reasons to consider having sinus surgery.

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@halimaustin3580 3 жыл бұрын

You have done a great job explaining the pros and cons of having a nasal surgery vs not having one. I wish more Dr were like you, I know I would have felt a lot safer. And it's sometimes difficult to talk to some Dr's too. You can't even explained to them the feelings you're experiencing and if you ask too much questions their easily irritated. And they don't understand the psychology traumatic they can put on a patient in that moment, you just don't feel safe you feel alone and started questioning yourself are others gonna have this way as well you know. God bless you Dr

@Backwardsman95 2 жыл бұрын

A Dr. telling you not to do something definitely gets your attention

@TheCandiceWang 2 жыл бұрын

Amen! Been there!

@spectator1996 2 жыл бұрын

We need this video for every non-emergency medical procedure. I found the night after my surgery and was relieved that my doctor took the same approach to diagnosis and recommended course of treatment. Thank you for this public service. Go Blue.

@ladiisagi7353 4 жыл бұрын

I would rather get the sinus surgery because keep having sinus infections all the time and using antihistamines and nasal spray is exhausting!!

@azad-4286 4 жыл бұрын

did the sinus surgery come along with a shitty nose job and dead makeup skills?

@KnocksX 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should try watching the video before commenting.

@ormorphe 3 жыл бұрын

Diet plays a huge part. For me pers, no sugars or starches, then learning from Dr. ken Berry and my doctor recommending molybdenum (and I also began taking choline as I learned through my hard research I had histamine intolerance) and I no longer get cysts! Several cysts in my body had developed MRSA. Now 2.5 years no more of any cysts. I use my netipot equal part salt and baking soda morning and night and after 53 years of serious upper respiratory and sinus infections, I don’t get them anymore Keep a diary of good/drink/ people and emotions to know your individual triggers and adjust accordingly. Hope this helps someone else.

@koliomitev233 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video content! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would love your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Donayden Phrenic Dominance (just google it)? It is a good exclusive product for stamping out your nasal polyps without the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 finally got astronomical results with it.

@SuperNino111 3 жыл бұрын

@@ormorphe have congestion start in january,thinking am only sick,using decongestant,maybe 20 days,then go to doctor,on scaner i have sinus infection,but no headche,no other simptoms obly bloked nose,when in that time i using antibiotic its good but after stop same,then i keep using decongestant and go to 2,3 doctors,and last say i have vasomotor rinitis, who give me some therapy and tell me i need stop decongestant,but i dont use therapy,then in august when i need using decongestant on 3 hour,i feel so terible i go to private doctor,hw tell me alregic rinitis,he give me dymista spray, and some pils,and its bether,when sleep one side is bloked(doc say its normal),if other is good i can sleep,but its good because dymista spray,if not use some day i cant sleep,and need use nasal drip in one side 2,3 days and again is bether,and this doctor say i have alergic rinitis,and tell me to use 6 monts dymista(now i finish 2),its ok but i scare when finish i need again back to fuking decongestant, idk what i have and what is problem of congestion.On skin test am alergic on mites(but i have this when im child and dont have problem),and + new little on ambrosia and some grass.I by new bed,no carpet dont go to much outside.Dont know what is problem and have to much suicide mind and lose hope.

@alexzlopez82 10 ай бұрын

Just got back from a dentist appointment where a X-Ray showed a mucus retention cyst. This video greatly helped my stress levels as I am not dealing with any symptoms thank you for this

@kenzieb.6145 2 жыл бұрын

It has changed my life as well as a severe deviated corrected by septoplasty! No more annoying facial headaches, post nasal drip, and haven't had recurrent sinus infections! I had alot of diseased tissue!

@TheCandiceWang 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@amadeus5403 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky u

@AmanGupta-nt6nm 2 жыл бұрын

So now are u feeling well now a days .did u go for any surgery.please tell me I am facing facial pain alot

@nikitaw1982 2 жыл бұрын

Been poor sleep and a chronic cough most wi term for a few years. Have polypw both sides and a deviated septum. Pissed doc didn't notice it and sort it cause been depressed anxious for ages drinking to excess. Been great if g9t nose sorted suddenpy better sleep and saddening moodiness excessively reduced.

@Tbone3471 Жыл бұрын

This is great to read as I have a septoplasty ind turbinal removal coming to in two days. I have 10% oxygen coming from left nostril. It’s structural so Flonase did nothing. I’m often fatigued and have poor sleep most nights, which leads to low energy, and I also get the facial headaches over my eyes. I’m looking forward to the procedure. I feel like it will be a game changer for me

@FiveBlackFootedFerrets Жыл бұрын

I've had six sinus surgeries so far in my lifetime, including two left frontal trephinations. My maxillary sinuses were full of polyps and significant mucosal thickening. After that procedure I was significantly better. It was only more than a decade later when my left frontal sinus became obstructed and abscessed that surgery was a medical necessity. I've been fortunate to have superior ear nose and throat surgeons. I did get a second opinion in order to get the last two procedures accomplished. There was a significant concern for developing rhinitis seca, but I was willing to take that trade off. Most of my sinusitis began as a result of exposure to secondhand smoke during 4 years in the military back in the seventies, before smoking was regulated at all.

@ranjanasonigra5035 Ай бұрын

Hmm

@scott29103 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this video before the surgery I got in Denmark. The surgeon did not tell me what he planned to so. If he says he plans to cut any turbinate tissue or perfectly healthy ethmoid tissue, I suggest you walk or run out of the office. I do not have this, or not the suffocation symptoms, but look up "empty nose syndrome". It has been near two year now and not better. I was actually fine before the surgery, just slight forehead pressure behind eyes and mucosal thickening. Now, whenever I breath through my nose it hurts. Constant headache that I know is due to the surgery because I never had this before then, and if I breath strongly in through my nose the headache is worse. Feels like dry nose and like a cold that never goes away. Humidifier does not help. I suspect that my nose became too soft and is sort of collapsing. So there are other risks you never hear of. The surgery had a dramatic negative impact on my life. We need more videos like this.

@buzzbozkarma Жыл бұрын

These are my symptoms 100% as well. I am so sad I got this surgery. If you have any tips on his to get through the consistent pain with breathing, I would be beyond appreciative if you would be willing to share. I have heard using a CPAP at night might help, but I haven't been diagnosed with a low oxygen level, and no doctor understands why it hurts to breathe even though it clearly shows on a scan that the tissues were "reamed" too posterior in the nose. Wishing you help and peace through finding a way to maintain these symptoms.

@myeisha5014 Жыл бұрын

@@buzzbozkarmadoes it still bother you now?

@Rishi2015 2 ай бұрын

@@buzzbozkarma how are you now?

@c.r.t. 17 күн бұрын

The same for me. The doctor justified the operation without any serious findings on the CT scan, proceeded to open ethmoid, sinuses and cut turbinate . The situation has been dramatic ever since, for three years I've been getting worse...

@Rishi2015 17 күн бұрын

@@c.r.t. were you better before? You got the vaccine?

@tamirule4216 2 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate this video, thank you for sharing your honest opinion.

@rizhard 3 жыл бұрын

The doctor in this video provides good advice regarding the algorithm to determine the sinus surgery!

@MsAngel737 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanations!! I’ve had sinus issues for quite a long time and turned down the Sinuplasty twice! You gave some very good advice. Glad I waited.

@HaniaGamer 4 жыл бұрын

what did you do to heal

@MsAngel737 4 жыл бұрын

HaniaGamer with the symptoms I was experiencing it seems my sinuses over react to cold air. At certain lower temps I make sure to cover my mouth and nose when I go outside, or keep my temp warm inside. I will do a nasal rinse when I feel necessary but not to overuse. I also put elderberry syrup and black seed oil under my tongue most mornings. I stay in tune with how my sinuses are feeling and stay on top of any symptoms!

@HaniaGamer 4 жыл бұрын

@@MsAngel737 Thanks. I'm going for an appointment to get my sinuses checked. Hopefully they don't recommend surgery, and surely ill use ur ways. Thanks again

@muizzkhan2426 2 жыл бұрын

Just turned down sinuplasty, second time in 3 years. Also thanks for the explanation of symptom relievers below. Do you have more suggestion a year on from your comment above 🤔? Thank you for your help.

@MsAngel737 2 жыл бұрын

@@muizzkhan2426 I also use ALKALOL nasal rinse and the saline drops to heal my sinuses and keep them moist when they are dry and or irritated. My ENT put me on Azelastine Hydrochloride nasal spray and seems to really help with the inflammation!

@sunnyd6019 2 жыл бұрын

What a great Dr. Man I wish I saw this guy, honest and a real doctor not pushing anything. I had surgery done and it was great, but my dr. was very conservative and errored on the side of caution. I also could nor breathe out of my nose for 10 years so it was the only option to breathe again. But I have to say, be careful, too much is a bad thing and can ruin your life if they botch things.

@noxaurum1 3 жыл бұрын

I had sinus surgery a few years back, and the results were great - I was able to breath easily through my nose and my constant stuffiness receded. Unfortunately, the results seem to be temporary, as my nasal passages have returned to their initial restricted state. I had the surgery in conjunction with an adult tonsil removal, which was necessitated by frequent occurrence of tonsil stones that formed in pockets within my tonsils (that had previously been shaved when I was a child, but had regrown to an unfortunate degree). I also have a mole on my arm that was taken off 4 years ago, but which has since regrown to it's original state. My body appears to have regenerative capacity in the most unfortunate areas :/

@semo123ful Жыл бұрын

Me too its not good

@unassailable6138 Жыл бұрын

Wayne Bobbit envies you

@lifeonthewestcoast 9 ай бұрын

your constant stuffiness is from your diet geez y’all are extremely lost

@Rishi2015 2 ай бұрын

Are you able to breathe properly?

@kermitefrog64 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent information. I have a doctor pushing this direction but I am in the South end of the San Joaquin Valley in California and I have allergies and asthma and the polyps have swollen especially with the passion fire has for the trees up in the Sequoia National Forest. I use saline in the shower and do not use other nasal sprays. I use an Intellipap machine at night. I rarely have sinus infections. I feel as though the doctor is milking the insurance. He is now pulling away from the Hospital District and going into private practice and telling me maybe my insurance will cover the procedure and maybe it won't. He came in for about 5 minutes and said how much I really needed the surgery and then he told me I would be out for a full week off work. I am the main caretaker of my 91 year old mother-in-law after the death of my wife last year from MBC.

@erenlemerenlem8902 3 жыл бұрын

I had now a chronic fungal sinusitis it seen on my CT scan thank you for your information...

@rebeccaservin5822 4 жыл бұрын

My daughter had turbinite surgery 2 months ago . . Right nostril is completely blocked due to deviated sept. Took her two weeks ago for her post opt. He said she went from 5% airway capacity to 50% because she had crust blocking her airway and needed to flush it out 3 x per week still . Just this week she got worse is now 10% fr left nostril. I took her in and he said she had no crust and has a sinus infection but there is no yellow green discharge. I had a gut feeling he misdiagnosed her. I’m so worried

@vkirisome4701 4 жыл бұрын

I had this surgery done best thing ever I can now breath, smell👍

@mikes.4863 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you. But that doesn't make up for the people whose lives have been ruined by it. Sinus surgery is very often bullshit, the congestion can very often be helped by other means. But the docs got to get that money, honey! Bunch of filthy pigs.

@lailazaizoun9568 4 жыл бұрын

I have spent months studying the best remedy for treating polyps at home and discovered a great resource at Jits Polyp Plan (look it up on google)

@soullight2932 4 жыл бұрын

years? Really im.scared heard some.people cant smell.after.the balloon treatment.

@vkirisome4701 4 жыл бұрын

soul light oh ok I don’t understand the balloon treatment but life is great since surgery. You will not regret it.

@soullight2932 4 жыл бұрын

@@vkirisome4701thanks for re assurance I had some people I heard the same great results. Balloon sinuplasty is a type of endoscopic nasal surgery. It uses small balloon catheters that inflate to drain the large nasal sinuses. Balloon sinuplasty is typically used to treat cases of severe rhinosinusitis or sinus inflammation and blockage in the nose.

@arontrucking2749 4 жыл бұрын

Great doctor, give advice and second opinion God bless you

@Kizzster 4 жыл бұрын

I have a deviated septum yet I was told by a doctor I needed FESS surgery when I don't ever get sinus problems or ever had any!! Thankfully I did my research.

@celeste7233 4 жыл бұрын

Kizzster if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! You’re smart and did the right thing.

@birdmann128 3 жыл бұрын

I was like you 7 years ago. Now I’m going to get it because I have difficulty breathing from my nose.

@jamesokari9787 4 жыл бұрын

the second opinion is the most beautiful word I ever heard

@carnuroalnanda5241 4 жыл бұрын

There are several components to remedies for nose polyps. One plan I found which succeeds in merging these is the Jits Polyp Plan (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the most helpful resource that I have ever heard of. look at all the amazing information .

@happilyeverafterhanna Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the pros & cons of sinus surgery & identifying red flags w/ surgeons & drs!🙌🏻I fell victim to an orthodontist that pushed surgery & I ended up traumatized from having 4 teeth extracted😖and then he tried to push ANOTHER surgery because he realized the adult teeth weren’t coming an right after the baby teeth had been extracted & wanted me to have chains put on my teeth to make them come down quicker😖 needless to say I switched Orthos! so I really appreciate drs like you that are aware of these “knife happy” drs!🙌🏻I’ve had chronic sinus infections my entire life, I’m 21. My dad had to have sinus surgery so I’m worried I may need it too. I’ve had 3 sinus infections in the past 5 months, one lasted an entire month😬 so that’s how I ended up here

@onlyboatride 8 ай бұрын

Wow, I am much older than you, but in my early twenties my orthodontist extracted four perfectly good teeth in prep for an osteotomy which another orthodontist told me I didn’t need and after braces for five years he corrected the gaps from the first ortho that did the extraction for no reason.

@happilyeverafterhanna 8 ай бұрын

@@onlyboatride oh my god I’m so sorry that happened to you! That sounds awful😣 I had gaps for 3 years after mine were pulled, thankfully the adult teeth came in eventually

@emsysuffs Жыл бұрын

I've had pain in my right cheek for years which spreads to my right eye and teeth, constantly blowing out blood and getting headaches and snoring loudly, and after years of hassling and every kind of nasal spray, the NHS finally did scans and in June 2022 found a big cyst in my right cheek and a severely deviated septum. I'm hoping surgery will help but have to wait until December to see the consultant before i can be referred for surgery!! Wish I could afford to go private

@spooksyschannel3038 7 ай бұрын

I had a bony spur, deviated septum, 24 years of green and yellow discharge, facial pain, headaches right by the ethmoids, and 20% breathing. I didn’t know I had the bony spur which was causing pain. I had an MRI done and allergy testing and the Perrigo nasal spray and the Loradatine just were not cutting it. So I am glad I went under. The first ENT dismissed that I had a a deviated septum (turns out it was moderate). Glad I had a second opinion because I told that first doc too that it was my nose.

@MattTheGuitarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I had FESS and septoplasty two weeks ago and it has absolutely changed my quality of life for the better. The septoplasty took a bit longer to recover from, but all of my symptoms have resolved (headaches, physical blockage, neck pain, pressure, loss of sense of smell). Prior to this I was using saline rinse, Flonase, everything I could everyday with very little improvement in symptoms. In my experience and with my doctor it was well worth the three or four days of pain in recovery.

@bricktea3645 3 жыл бұрын

Well wait a year and tell me then,lol.

@dhwanikhetan5585 3 жыл бұрын

I had also septoplasty done 1month ago. Now I am having severe dryness of throat at night and mucus tickle .What to do?Plz help me .Ask your doctor about it .

@muizzkhan2426 2 жыл бұрын

How is it a year from now Matt?

@MattTheGuitarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@bricktea3645 Here you go! It was life-changing for me. My quality of life is much improved from what I suffered with before the surgery and my sense of smell and taste is massively improved. I still use nasal saline rinses once a day (I live in Kentucky aka allergy country) and occasionally Flonase as well for slight congestion but I've had nothing near as bad as the damage that was done by the years of swelling prior to the surgery. For me, it was absolutely worth it.

@MattTheGuitarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@muizzkhan2426 @brick tea Here you go! It was life-changing for me. My quality of life is much improved from what I suffered with before the surgery and my sense of smell and taste is massively improved. I still use nasal saline rinses once a day (I live in Kentucky aka allergy country) and occasionally Flonase as well for slight congestion but I've had nothing near as bad as the damage that was done by the years of swelling prior to the surgery. For me, it was absolutely worth it.

@cpm8618 2 жыл бұрын

I am having headaches and my CAT scan has moderate thickening, so I decided to look up each issue described and ran into your video. Although I do have sinus pressure and blockage, I do not exhibit yellow or green mucus, it has been relatively clear. Thank you so much for sharing and caring! May God bless and keep you in His army of medics.

@JR-jx1hr Жыл бұрын

Same with me, what was the outcome?

@turabhussain6492 11 ай бұрын

Following

@lifewiththegunters3727 7 ай бұрын

Me to

@esinathmunyai7949 5 ай бұрын

Same with me no discharge just a right side headache and thick mucus with right nose congestion

@fala-at 2 ай бұрын

Did you have the sinus surgery.

@luvfitall 3 жыл бұрын

Can you spot and differentiate a definite mucocele retention cyst from a malignant/cancerous cyst on a CT scan ? I have 2 in my sinuses that I am CERTAiMN arose from nasal antibiotic and baby shampoo irrigation treatments advised by my dr. He says its just a cyst, and another dr says he doesnt know unless he did a biopsy thru surgery (bc its in the ethmoid that is unreachable unless cut). I knw nasal cancer and cancer cysts in the sinuses are rare, but considering all the chemicals that were irrigated 2x a day for 30 should I be concerned that these are more than just a benign cyst? Please help! I dont know what to do. tThanks

@soullight2932 4 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing video, thanks 🙏🙏

@rico-eu2hh 2 жыл бұрын

Finding out about empty nose syndrome has stopped me from ever considering nasal surgery of any kind

@tinabastarache2674 2 жыл бұрын

same

@ladyleo944 11 ай бұрын

I also heard about that....

@1010aure 4 жыл бұрын

I find your information very important I have suffered chronic sinus infections few surgeries first one 20 years ago it went great for about 8 years then I started getting infections again had the balloon surgery about 5 years ago no improvement had a revision 2 years ago ..now my left side is almost block the ct scan shows a lot of scar tissue I use nasal sprays . The nasal rinse basically anything that can help me I will use. But is going to the point I can't breathe tru my nose anymore Thank you for your information

@gloriamitchell3518 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this information.

@jessicah3450 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately my polyps came back 2 years later, and some hemangiomas (benign tumors made of blood vessels). The hemangiomas were causing severe nosebleeds that required iron infusions, because I became anemic. So, a second surgery was done yesterday. Surviving Covid caused a lot of ongoing inflammation in my nose and sinuses. It is worth it to be able to breathe, smell, less sinus infections, and a less nasally sounding voice!

@janmartell9792 4 жыл бұрын

I have an appointment coming up with this doctor. I'm glad he's recommended.

@noname-ev8oj 4 жыл бұрын

Where the clinic located I'm in Michigan too

@janmartell9792 4 жыл бұрын

@@noname-ev8oj , it's located at U of M, Ann Arbor, MI.

@noname-ev8oj 4 жыл бұрын

@@janmartell9792 Thanks someone told me is a clinic at Northville area haggerty rd

@tendywashe520 2 жыл бұрын

I have had 3 surgeries but still continue to have sinuses dripping mostly infected sinuses after every 2 months or so. I'm also asthmatic and hence the Dr says it makes the sinusitis symptoms more severe. My question is since I have these recurring sinuses besides using my spray, inhaler, Alecet meds religiously everyday as advised by my Dr but seems not to be helping much. I recently had a CT Scan and the results revealed the sinus mucus fluid is so full from both sides and the forehead. The doctor is anticipating the 4th sinus Op which I'm not sure will solve this problem for good. Want to ask if I don't get this OP what will happen to this fluid. will it dry up with time. Is it dangerous to keep the fluid in there without the surgery. Where will the fluid go? Meantime as I think about it I have been put on Roxithromythacin antibiotic tablets for a month most likely to continue for the next 3 months. I'm also on Telfast and Montelukast Will this help? Please advise its really affecting my confidence especially when the sinus is infected it drops and smells whilst having headaches, itch eye, itchy nose. I feel surgery is not helping me. I do use saline irrigation wash aswell.

@AZVIDS 2 жыл бұрын

Dr T is one of the best!👍

@568843daw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your presentation. Thank you for yout 10 reasons NOT to have sinus surgery.

@Sophesi 4 жыл бұрын

Sinus inflammation is your body's alarm going off. Figure out why sinus inflammation exists in the first place. Start a food diary and write down every thing that you eat and body's reaction . Could there be mold in the house/workplace ? Dust mites? My friend had bad migraines and sinus issues, for years, finally figured out it was cat's dander. My other friend just stopping dairy and wheat, sinus issue gone. Avoid surgery whenever possible. If you must get it in writing that the ENT will not touch your turbinates. You will thank yourself everyday for the rest of your life if you do that

@leesem6680 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sophesi Thanks and no the doc did not mention turbinates at all. Not a current issue for me but I was still curious about what a nasal turbinate is and does. If this ever comes up, no way would I agree to have that surgery. It sounds terrifying. TFS!

@Sophesi 4 жыл бұрын

Many times doctors, don't mention but many patients have woken up with work done that they did not authorize. So, it is just good to know all the possible risks

@celeste7233 4 жыл бұрын

Sophie K 😮. Thank you for this information !

@soulone22 Жыл бұрын

@@Sophesi Thank you Sophie for your most powerful statement. I was on my way to having a second session with my ENT to discuss turbinate reduction, however after stumbling upon some very disturbing confessions from those with ENS I canceled my appointment ASAP today. I can live with the minor stuffiness from an enlarged turbinate. I have returned to using nasal rinses and will continue to monitor my diet. I know that there is a slight connection when it comes to diet for me, however it is a combination of Diet, allergies, slight deviated septum and turbinate growth with age. ENS is not something I will risk, so I thank you for your strong words against turbinate reduction. Once you do it there is no going back and that is truly terrifying.

@pops444_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doc!!

@aditrip 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful video!!! God bless you

@mikes.4863 4 жыл бұрын

Go watch my video about sinus surgery. It's VERY helpful.

@KayKay-fc5sg 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. 👍🏽

@victorstejaru 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Doc

@mgkl8465 4 жыл бұрын

Symptoms same ct scan sinus instantly surgery with 105 to 145 blood pressure I feel get secrewed also. Should watch before surgery

@user-ml9qm4dj6w 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have difficulty breathing through my nose but I have really annoying post nasal drip, chronic morning headaches, and thick yellow/ green mucus in my nose all the time. I was told by my physician that I just have allergies so I have tried many OTC allergy medicines over the years and none of them have made these symptoms go away.

@jamesconey2471 2 жыл бұрын

U have too much mucus in ur body. U need to fast and eat a fruit/vegetable diet for a couple of months and you will be fine.

@AuroraCash 3 жыл бұрын

Hi doc my nasal has been red, dry and itchy since 2018. I was given a prescription nasal spray nothings helps. I think i have a rhinitis. It is annoying, very itchy and keeps draining someitmes when im sleeping so It wakes me up and i lay there blowing my nose.. until i get tired so i clogged my nose with tissue until i can fall back to sleep. What is the remedies for red itchy dry nostril?

@lauraeager373 4 жыл бұрын

I have had two episodes of chronic sinusitis that required surgery last year. Ruled out allergies yesterday, and results were the same as the two tests I had before both surgeries (moderate positive to dust). I know sinusitis can be mistaken for migraines, but this has not/likely is not the case because my pain is not relieved by OTC pain relievers for headaches. My sinus surgeries were six months apart in 2018, and my current sinus infection that has not been solved by lifestyle changes or medication (OTC and antibiotics) but I had no sinus problems after my second surgery in October (10 mo window). Because I’ve had on/off recurrent sinusitis for two years, I KNOW what a sinus infection versus headache feels like (never had migraines despite various ENT docs over the years wanting neurological workup, where the neurologists always said my problems are not neurological). PCP prescribed antibiotics after a week of not responding to home measures (Day/NyQuill, saline’s rinses, Flonase). No improvement after first antibiotic so PCP prescribed 2nd antibiotic which made me vomit. Hopefully the ENT can help with a nasal endoscopy, culture, and maybe a CT scan.

@programmer_kt 2 жыл бұрын

I also have cronic nasal congestion. My doctor is not doing any tests to identify the cause. What diagnostic tests you did to identify if it's allergic, bacterial, fungal?

@JLNive 2 жыл бұрын

How are you now?

@AmyAndThePup 2 жыл бұрын

I had a septoplasty. It helped a lot. My ENT did not break and reset my nose as every online video seemed to suggest. A few years later, an allergist looked into my nose and said, "Your septum is really curvy." Uh... what? I asked this same ENT if there was a surgery to cut back on post-nasal drip. He said the risks outway the benefits, and that they're often not very effective. Thoughts? I get a lot of sinus headaches--or at least, almost all my headaches are on my forehead, some lower than others. I've thought about having a CT scan. As a side note, if COVID can get somewhat under control, which doesn't seem to be the case in some areas, I plan on going back to allergy shots.

@jamesokari9787 4 жыл бұрын

I came along this video got real answers from this doctor..my doctor makes no sense waiting the last 7 months he comes scans me one minute. I need the second opinion

@ltran25 4 жыл бұрын

I went to an ENT because my wife complains I snore but otherwise I have no issues breathing. I got a scan and the surgeon told me based on my scan I need sinus surgery. I told him I can breath fine and he said that's because I dont know any better because I've been living with my sinuses this way. Seems fishy, too quick to recommend surgery especially when my issue isn't with problem breathing

@sean202 2 жыл бұрын

I've had life long sinus/tonsil issues. When I turned 25 allergies kicked in hard. I couldn't even eat tree fruit anymore, itchy swollen throat and mouth. Started getting sinus infections every 2 months, couldn't get any air through nose and tonsils would swell, literally gagging for air. Meds didn't work after first dose, and made it worse. Primary doctor advise against surgery, immediately changed doctor only to get another that advised against it. I insisted, CT didn't reveal any structure issues but I was lucky to get a good doctor who also performed surgery on my father. (Gotta get a good doctor) Life has been 110% better, haven't had sinus infection since. Still have allergies which was really bad the first year because my sinus were now wide open, burned like hell but worth it.

@vacafuega 11 ай бұрын

Look into gut health. I know it might seem tangential, but it's closely related. Leaky gut leads to all sorts of other general health problems, including but not limited to sinus inflammation and allergies.

@dawnmitten1811 2 жыл бұрын

Love this doctor's description and knowledge.

@amartamberou 4 жыл бұрын

The doctor that saw me barely talk to me he was on his computer the whole time looked up my sose spray some nasal spray and told me yeah since your nose gets stuffy all the time you need a surgery.after this video I’m calling them and cancelling everything tomorrow morning ...this doctor is saving me almost 6k with insurance .thanks again

@bricktea3645 3 жыл бұрын

That is an unbelievable amount! Go to india,eat good food and pay like 900$ for surgery.

@rd2071 3 жыл бұрын

Did the right thing. Some of these Ents are con artists at best. Worst part is that they do not fully understand the severity of operating on nasal turbinates no matter what method. It can leave catastrophic life altering complications which they continue to downplay.

@celeste7233 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes they can’t see how truly bad the problem is until they get into the surgery. I’m glad I did it but it was confirmed prior to the surgery that I needed it. It was the only option.

@ruggieru 4 жыл бұрын

I am a 70 year old male and having my first surgery in my life and it will be to correct a deviated septum and remove polyps in a week from today. Hoping that I will be able to breath out of my left nostril and get my sense of smell to return!

@demolaj1 4 жыл бұрын

how did it go? .. about to embark

@ruggieru 4 жыл бұрын

Jay D it went well! Surgeon was top notch! Other than a bit of discomfort at times all is well! Irrigating two to three times a day! Have a second post op visit in 10 days! Thanks for asking!

@demolaj1 4 жыл бұрын

@@ruggieru any tips / suggestions ? is it totally worth it ? breathing better ?

@bevill72able 4 жыл бұрын

@@ruggieru Great! Praise Almighty, Most Beautiful Father God for relief and bringing you through the surgery, in His Most Beautiful Son, King Jesus Mighty and Only Saving Name!!!! May you have continued Healing in Jesus Powerful and Healing Name!!!! Amen

@lokey987 4 жыл бұрын

@@ruggieru how long did you suffer after the surgery? What was the procedure? How you feeling now?

@veronicak2335 3 жыл бұрын

Can doctor answer me i have post nasal drip i took antibiotics and now i only sometimes i cough clear phlegm.i have it for 2 months.should i need surgery?

@MylesDavid 4 жыл бұрын

The sinus pressure I feel cause me to feel dizzy and very sluggish. Is this also common? Does anyone else have those symptoms as well?

@Titan52berg 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I feel as though I'm in a 'foggy void'.... best way that I can describe it! It's been a frigging week, I'm still sore to some extent. Rely on Tylenol and the Amoxycillin for now. I can sympathize with you! I'm just to the point where I want my life to return to normal soon! Thursday, I go to my otarlaryngologist to have the stints removed. Not looking forward to having the endoscope treatment again! Very uncomfortable experience. I'm halfway wishing that I would have never decided on surgery! Every day is just a tedious tolerance of this surgery! I hate it!

@MylesDavid 4 жыл бұрын

Gotcha , well I have felt that the pressure is always to some extent there. Even when I’m not infected, there is still a small amount of inflammation happening. I went to the allergy dr and was tested for everything and the results came up negative. I feel like the pressure makes me feel drained and more tired than I actually am. It also seems to take forever to get going pretty much every time I get up because of the pressure. At one point I started wondering if I was just depressed. Really trying to figure this situation out. It’s definitely ruining my life.

@nilak.s617 4 жыл бұрын

Dizziness, mild headache, and sleepiness (I yawn a lot).

@soullight2932 4 жыл бұрын

I do

@soullight2932 4 жыл бұрын

@@Titan52berg what suregry you had didnt help.they want to.do.the balloon thing to open me up to drain sinues since I been in antibiotic like.3 months nothing's seem to help

@jmj1852 3 ай бұрын

Doc I’m scheduled for sinus surgery and I’m very concerned. I have a lobulated mass a possible polyp in my right sphenoid sinus and I have bone dehiscence exposing the carotid artery. I had two ischemic strokes and I have a PFO. Would you recommend the surgery?

@pault5411 Жыл бұрын

I am on my second day of recovery after FESS and I’ll have to say I made the right choice. I am already breathing 100% better and was told my snoring has decreased. When I was a kid I broke my nose and this may have contributed to smaller passageways. They did remove some bone. I would say after watching this video that surgeries of this nature may not be for everyone so do what this doctor says and get a second opinion.

@kauaireed9006 27 күн бұрын

I’m thinking about fess surgery, I’m scared of getting ENS - any advice?

@sivakumaran125 2 жыл бұрын

I had a sinus infection 10 months ago the doctor said it allergic fungal sinusitis and needs an immediate surgery but till now I dont have any complications do I need a surgery done

@luvfitall 3 жыл бұрын

What about a mucocele cyst? You said retention cyst, but is a mucocuele cyst the same thing?

@beingarita 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful advice. Thank you!!

@men.276 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I recently got referred to an ENT by my New Allergist. I was in and out to the ENT. He asked some brief questions looked up my nose with a camera told me I didn't have Chronic Sinusitis I have Chronic Rhinitis due to allergies and recommended to procedures. Vivar and Nuero mark to shrink nasal passages and swollen turbines and eleminate post nasal drip. I have both procedures scheduled for Nov 22. Considering what you said I think Im going to cancel.

@suzybrose 2 жыл бұрын

Would this surgery possibly help if you are having dental pain?

@bondjane007 Жыл бұрын

So don't have a polyp removed?? Is that because they come back? My nose runs, or it's so stuffed up I can't breathe. I did have a delved septum fixed, but I have a polyp still!! I'm not sure if I have allergies.I think it's my polyp bothering my nose. Or my nose sometimes seems to kinda collapses. So should I or should I not??

@tracycaddell9276 2 жыл бұрын

I have had fussy, stuffy sinuses for many years, and I use a cpap machine with nasal pillows. In May 2021 I was hospitalized for a digestive problem and had an ng tube inserted 2 separate times for several days. Ever since then I must use a decongestant spray every night in order to use my cpap machine. I don’t get severe infections, just slight thick colored mucous. I also had a molar extraction in April 2021 and continue to have weekly drainage from the area. I also have a deviated septum. I’m considering a balloon sinuplasty to alleviate my congestion.

@communicationbreakdown256 Жыл бұрын

A nasal pillow, ill have to look into this

@1312cc 4 жыл бұрын

I had a sub mucous resection 48 years ago - the doctor said it would help me breath better - it had the opposite affect and breathing through my nose eventually became impossible .

@1312cc 4 жыл бұрын

???

@piamcdowell1 4 жыл бұрын

@@1312cc it sounds like you might have empty nose syndrome if you can't breathe through your nose after surgery. Is like air does come in the nose but the brain doesn't register it from damaged turbinates

@GUESSMYZAIS 4 жыл бұрын

Your honesty is appreciated.

@pashvahamdan786 3 жыл бұрын

Please give me answer How many time can take recovery ?

@safiyac8139 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, I have cluster headache and chonche bulle,turbinates pan sinusitis,in ct scan, sinus pressure heart sounds at ears, tinnitus ,shall I go for sinus surgery???

@StarLuson Жыл бұрын

I had this surgery 5 days ago on maxillary and sphenoid sinus since i was having cysts in both of them and it caused headache, pressure on right eye and less effective breathing on right half. Feel good now

@techpedia23 8 ай бұрын

How are you right now?

@jeffarp7409 4 жыл бұрын

Right now I have been diagnosed with cronic sinus disease, it's so bad that my left maxillary sinus cavity is so full that it has come to a head on my cheek and ruptured. I didn't even know this was possible, but I have the proof on my face. I haven't had any surgery on my sinuses yet. They stay dry all the time and no yellow or green discharge either. Have you got any advice Doc. ?

@joed349 2 жыл бұрын

Are your teeth healthy?

@jeffarp7409 2 жыл бұрын

@@joed349 most of them are, the Dr. Thought it was a tooth I told them it wasn't the tooth. I had surgery they went up my left nostril and there was a blockage that they had to remove and he packed some kind of gel in to keep it from closing up. I'm pretty good now but my sinuses are still dry though. Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

@jamescunningham6249 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I was curious what your advice on surgery would be for those with nasal polyps. Also, if you have any advice on what to do about recurring rhinoliths. My immunologist and ENT both seem to be at a loss on what to do about rhinoliths, as they are rare for the most part. I had an exhaustive surgery (4 hours) to remove nasal polyps with the hope that I would be able to smell and taste again at full capacity. This did not happen. Instead, I am now having problems with rhinoliths and my ENT removes them while I am in the office after he numbs my nose, but they keep coming back. Some come out on their own when I blow my nose on occasion, while others seem to need his intervention for removal. Thank you again for such great advice on surgery and when NOT to have it.

@rosiethomas9497 4 жыл бұрын

Doc that is your opinion. I have minimal allergy. Mine didn’t get better after antibiotics. I was so miserable. I don’t have migraines. My eyes are blurry the pressure was so painful I didn’t know what to do. Are you saying that my doctor is lying. I don’t like surgery and don’t do it unnecessarily.

@faithhope310 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doctor for your information it open my eyes. To get a second opinion

@17SAky 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see that there are some Dr. that are so responsible ! What if You have headaches ( in thae start every now & than % than they gett to frequent , almost every month ...but You have terrible headachase & vomiting ...almost 1,5 day ( with in the end yellow-green secret in it...?

@shad6519 3 жыл бұрын

I want to do implants and my implant specialist wants me to do lift up my sinus and do sinus surgery . Should I considering uplift my sinus from my Gums in order to do my implants? Please help. Thanks

@noname-ev8oj 3 жыл бұрын

How we can see you ? Where your office located? I'm in Northville Michigan

@rebeccaservin5822 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful

@TzUuup 5 жыл бұрын

Had back sinus blockage a week ago. Caught a flight 2 days ago and upon descent, i felt the most excruciating pain behind and above my left eye. It still hurts at this moment like a migrain

@belladigioia 4 жыл бұрын

TzUp You probably had a cluster migraine. I get them pretty frequently and i’ve had recurring sinus infections for almost a year now that i’m seeking treatment for. It is very common to get a migraine from a sinus infection depending on the severity.

@djb6313 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the same experience and I swear it felt like a nail/spike being driven through my head above the eye. Excruciating pain on the descent and if it happened one time I’d go with migraine but this happens to me every time I take a jet that travels at high altitude. On descent, it starts all over again and has created an anxiety of flying as a result. Over the years I’ve been able to min,I’ve the pain by taking decongestants starting w4 hrs before my flight and then Tylenol the day of the flight. The pain still happens but instead of being an 11 on a scale of 1-10, it drops to about a 6.

@joanlynch5271 4 жыл бұрын

Airplanes can make symptoms worse.

@Stuhnting 3 жыл бұрын

ever since my sinus infection, thought i was the only getting this

@19kruger99 2 жыл бұрын

I had this almost daily but in my right ear and eye. Normally caused by severe sinus infections that put pressure on certain nerves.

@sharlawilliamson9609 8 ай бұрын

I've had 3 sinus surgeries... the first surgery (cryosurgery of turbinates and septoplasty )- the entire experience was hell - from the anesthesia to the pain, took forever to wake up in recovery, kept passing out and projectile vomiting blood, and 2 month recovery (was a flight attendant unable to fly as was not healing). Second surgery at dif hospital was better but still not great. 3rd surgery at same hospital as 2nd but dif doctor helped, however I have deviated septum and one side is always "plugged" and have to sleep with cones up my nose to keep open... After all of this, I found out that I have narrow eustacian tubes and that's what causes my nausea flying and the problems, more so that requiring sinus surgery. If I had only had the last surgeon, I'm sure I wouldn't have had to go thru this 3 times...

@Jennybeautyempire 2 жыл бұрын

Please why do polyp return after surgery Mine returned two weeks after surgery Am having another polyp now, please what can I do, I have done surgery

@thundergirl6518 Жыл бұрын

what if your ct/mri scans say you have complete opacification of the sphenoid sinus?

@samanthawinkelman8044 2 ай бұрын

Dear Doctor is it wise for Trigeminal Neuralgia patient to have Endiscopic surgery please as now he had and the pain is excruciating

@alexdesrosiers7637 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had met you instead of my surgeon. Thanks for sharing.

@husnamohammed1784 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video at least I felt relaxed bcs I dont like going for surgery

@kevinkimwiley2661 2 жыл бұрын

HOw do you know if it is sinus cancer if they can't tell you definitively what the biopsy sample is? Could it be fugal or something else? Swelling behind the eye and blocked sinus!

@monis2589 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir I have red i mean blood mixed nasal discharges and i have dns. What do u suggest?

@angelamanalisay1559 3 күн бұрын

Can you recommend a good ent doctor in Fort Worth Texas area I would like a second opinion. I have horrible migraines that happen once a week sometimes, I have sensitivity to light, sound and anise sometimes. I have had bad post nasal drip for years, eyes burning and facial, forehead pain that does feel like sinus pain during these. I do use Flonase every day. And I do get sinus infections several times a year.

@casperboreanaz 2 жыл бұрын

What are other options for Terbinate reduction

@mutalemubanga4997 2 жыл бұрын

Had mine three weeks ago. I feel great after such a long time. Breathing through my nose feels so foreign. The only worst part was the packings. But totally worth it!

@jessicaleyva7783 2 жыл бұрын

What was the reason of ur surgery

@mutalemubanga4997 2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicaleyva7783 severe nasal polyps and sinusitis. So I had a combined sinusotomy and turbinectomy endoscopic bilateral

@sunnyd6019 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I had mine done 12 years ago, went from mouth breather and miserable to open and active again, changed my life. I had zero pain and recovered in 2 weeks, worst part was going back to get all the crap sucked out every week or two, that was not fun but felt good afterwards lol.

@kenya88831 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is scheduled in two weeks and I am so afraid of the packing

@jessepinkman6404 Жыл бұрын

@@kenya88831 what are the issues you were facing before sinus surgery? and how are you now? u cured?

@beverlyray9463 3 жыл бұрын

Does any doctor in Nashville Tn do this procedure?

@willieguitars Жыл бұрын

I had a sinuplasty done because after my CT scan I was told my sinuses were not draining and completely clogged. Now after a month and a week I'm feeling extreme pressure and pain between my eyes with constant headaches.

@mafiozii16 7 ай бұрын

How are you feeling now?? I was told the same thing

@tomsaffioti8874 2 жыл бұрын

I Like this video very informative

@chelsiehartman1044 4 жыл бұрын

the only reason why I am getting surgery is because I have a very small maxillary sinus on one side compared to the other, and it has caused so much pain and discomfort; we have tried everything you have discussed for over a year now, and the pain still hasn’t improved. i’m hoping surgery helps.

@lifewiththegunters3727 7 ай бұрын

I have pressure headaches so I got a ct scan done and it showed chronic sinus infection and also hypertension pressure. Follow up with ent doctor and he said the bone has thickening to where the mucus can’t get out. So he said surgery is the only way to get it out but he also said I don’t have to get the surgery if I can just deal with the symptoms. I tired antibiotics for 3 weeks and still the same. My pressure headache is on the top of my head and I also get dizziness when I move to fast or stay bent down for a long time and get up. I never tried any spray or allergy meds. The sinus that is clog up is the one behind the eye on right side. Any thoughts???

@KrZyDeS1 6 ай бұрын

Is it the sphenoid sinus ?

@marco11997733 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! I had sinus surgery last month and wanted to ask you all...how long, after surgery, did you rinse? 3 months? 6 months? Or are you still doing it now? Thank you in advance.

@Gretsch0997 2 жыл бұрын

Never stop rinsing. It’s a lifestyle. Worth the time

@nisha5505 2 жыл бұрын

I have yellow mucus every morning 3-4 times but not after that I had antibiotic course one time but no effect How serious this could be do I need surgery

@rvogt4441 3 жыл бұрын

Dr., you mention that a cyst in the sinus is not a reason to have sinus surgery. Please elaborate. Thank you.

@outlander5151 3 жыл бұрын

I had an MRI recently and it shows a very large Maxillary mucous retention cyst on the right side under my cheek bone. I never understood why I have trouble breathing out of my right nostril until now. Whenever I have mucous build up in my nose I almost never can breath out of my right nostril. The cyst is blocking the air way.

@melissaschmidt-bremer3537 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have pain? I have a lot of pain and pressure (lessened slightly since diagnosis) and surgery was offered. With all the pain, I really want it out but now I want to know if there is chance that my LARGE cyst will just get smaller on it's own?

@rvogt4441 3 жыл бұрын

What is the treatment for a retention cyst?

@VondellTyusTyus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info although I feel a day late dollar short for me. I had the ballon did & FESS which I am worst & have new symptoms. Extremely dry mouth, throat & eyes. I wish someone could tell me what when wrong because you can't get another doctor to tell you if possibly the doctor made a mistake. My issue was chronic sinusitis, congestion. Another stranger thing from this surgery now is my nose use to run most of the time but now it's rare to have any mucus. This puzzles me again relating to the dryness. I regret having the surgery but I was told no cutting involved only if we remove a polyp.

@c.r.t. 16 күн бұрын

Same for me.