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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

cyclonefence

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5. I agree about sinus surgery

Reply to redstateblues (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 1, 2018, 10:29 AM

Aug 2018

I've had many surgeries, including the dreaded Caldwell-Luc procedure. The last one opened my maxillary sinuses, and they drain beautifully--they should; you could put a fist up there! The problem now is the sphenoid sinuses that are up between your eyes and the bridge of your nose. I'm 71 now, and not looking for more surgery.

But I agree--that maxillary sinus opening was wonderful, and its effects have lasted over 40 years.

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