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Swollen sinus and ear pain from radiation

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SIRENAF42
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Jun 19, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Checking to see if anyone has had issues with their sinus's after radiation treatments to their Head/Neck. My treatment was directed at my sinuses and lymphs, but I still have issues with my sinus's not draining and water building up cause severe ear and sinus pain... any suggestions on what I can do to help it would be appreciated.

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slickwilly
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Jun 20, 2009 - 11:00 am
sinus issues

SIRENA42. I had 25 radiation treatments to my face. Half of my sinus is now scar tissue. I use the sinus rinse that you can buy at most drug stores. It helps some but its never going to fix the problem. And I have been through a couple yeast infections in my inner ear. Good luck. Slickwilly

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SIRENAF42
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Jun 20, 2009 - 5:42 pm
Not good news then

Well I use my sinus rinse daily, my doc wants to remove the scar tissue in October, maybe it will get better after than. Thanks Slick!
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Jun 20, 2009 - 8:23 pm