Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst Polyp

Mandy asks…Can all my medicines im taking be the reason I keep getting chronic sinus infections? Pharmacist or doctors.?I have asthma and take Advair HFA everyday, twice a day along with nasacort (nasal spray) and Singular 10mg once a day. For the past 8 months or so I have had around 5 to 6 sinus infections. each time i get put on either amioxicillen or a Z pack along with Prednisone for my asthma. Is it possible that the infection isn't going away because I do take so many medications on a

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Faq For Long Recovery Maxillary Sinus Surgery

David asks…how long would it take for a 37yr old to recover from quadruple wisdom tooth extraction?can't miss much work
am i looking at serious pain?Mary Wei answers:This is a question for your oral surgeon.

Your recovery time will depend on whether the teeth are impacted (http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/wisdommolars.jpg or http://www.drmcconnell.net/images/wisdom-teeth.jpg), i.e., unable to come straight out.

Your oral surgeon can look at your x-rays and will tell you whether you might

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Faq For Polypoid Mucosal Thickening

Donna asks…Gall bladder mucosal thickening?Hi, I'm 35 yrs male with a family history of cancer. I had a ultrasound for kidney stones. Apart from the findings of the kidney stones, the report read "The gall bladder is moderately distended. There are three polypoid mucosal thickenings of 4 to 7 mm. There are no calculus in the gall bladder". My questions are:
1. Is a polypoid mucosal thickening the same as a polyp?
2. Considering my family history, should I have my gall bladder removed?Mary Wei

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