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What's your experience with turbinectomy for dry nose and throat?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jun 10, 2022 | Replies (15)
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@schnoz

Thank you, @seekinginfo. As I mentioned in my reply to Teresa I saw an ENT who gave me several kinds of nose sprays and drops which only kept my nose moist for only a brief time, not throughout the night. I think I will look for another non-surgical ENT who might have some additional ideas for me.

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@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Jun 9, 2022

@schnoz -you’re welcome

All ENTs are surgeons. The only time you should see an ENT is if you are looking for a structural change…

Other than that, your PCP or Allergist will give you same medications as an ENT.

Nasal Sprays (topical corticosteroids) would not help dryness-they address allergic responses.

Mucinex-thins mucous, so if you are not sick with a ton of mucous this would not work as well.

Medrol Dose Pack-(prednisone) would only work if you were having an inflammatory response.

These are only diagnostic tools-it does not in anyway mean “they didn’t work”. It means they were not addressing the original issue to begin with. But it all falls into the “tried and failed” maximum medical therapy bucket.

If it is truly a structural nasal valve breathing issue-I would see a facial plastic surgeon who is also trained in Otolaryngology.

If you are looking to feel more moisture, you’ve got to look from within.

Diet, Exercise, other medications, over all lifestyle.

Is anyone asking you those types of questions?

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