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Should I get surgery done?
I am suffering from this nose block and runny nose issue from almost last 13 years which had started with an infection and was unfortunately left untreated for 11 years. But after that I was treated and recently diagnosed with a small maxillary polyp on left side, DNS to right and inferior turbinates hypertrophy. One doctor here on Practo recommended surgery for DNS and Polyp. I have been for last 3 months on a Fluticasone-Azelastine Nasal spray and also got treated with meds many times in last 2 years. But unfortunately symptoms didn't really relieve much. And recently I am getting more exhausted and finding it difficult to breathe as my right nostril is almost always blocked. So I want to get surgery done from a reputed government hospital nearby. But should I really do it now or wait until the pandemic is over? Thank you.
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Yes, you should get operated and don't wait for too long as it may lead to other complications. Though this is not a favorable situation to visit any hospital but this is also important and there are few investigations which has to be done before going for surgery.
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consider online consultation for detailed history
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continue with the spray and take steam atleast 3 times a day.
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You will be benefitted by nasal  surgey to relieve nasal obstruction followed by medical treatment for Allergic Rhinitis. If the Hospital near you takes adequte precautions regarding COVID,  you can procced with surgery. However there is minor risk of COVID 19 infection despite all precautions taken by you or the Hospital as the numbers are going up daily. If you are prepared to take the smaal risk proceed with the Surgery.
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Seek an advice from the ENT surgeon from your nearby Govt Hospital.
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Some people find Saline nasal wash along with steroid nasal spray beneficial in Turbinate hypertrophy. You can try it.
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