Friday, September 19, 2008
Chronic Sinusitis
This is what Alex's Allergist thinks he has, based on the the results of the X-rays. It is basically where the sinuses are inflamed all of the time. It can lead to constant sinus infections, and according to the x-ray Alex actually has an infection right now. There are many different things that can cause chronic sinusitis - a deviated septum, narrow sinus passageways, nasal polyps, too much fungus production, or a combination. Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure is to have a CT scan done, which at his age requires sedation. My boss was actually diagnosed with this a few years ago and had surgery for a deviated septum and is going back in surgery this fall to open up his nasal passageways. Depending on the cause, there is a variety of treatments - surgery, antibiotics, steroids, daily nasal flushing. So the plan of action is to take his x-rays to his ENT and get his opinion. From there we will discuss the CT scan. Unfortunately the only day I could get an appointment with the ENT was on his birthday, October 22nd. Poor guy! For now he is on antibiotics for his current sinus infection (this explains why he has been extra cranky this week!) and I am going to start rinsing his nose with saline spray daily.
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Well, I'm really glad that you at least know WHAT the problem is. Of course the next step is to figure out the 'Why' part of it. I don't know if it's any relief for you knowing, but thinking he MIGHT have to have surgery to correct the issue. Try to stay positive! Usually the simplest explanation is the correct one, so now they know the problem, maybe they can fix it non-surgically!!! Best of luck! Hang in there a little more... seems like there's finally a light at the end of this tunnel!
Poor little man! That's the pits! I have narrow sinus passageways has well as too-small sinuses. Thankfully it only really bothers me during the spring and fall (oh wait, it's fall, lol), and not all year round like poor Ales. I hope that it can be resolved non-surgically. Keep us posted. ((((Hugs))))
That's great that they are figuring out what's wrong...that's 1/2 the battle right there!
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