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Does Chemical Cautery Cause Scabs, Infection And Sore Throat?
an ENT doctor has suggested chemical cautery for my sinus and allergy problem. All he would tell me is that it s a simple procedure - done once/month for 3 months, then follow up in 4 months ... then once or twice a year thereafter. After a some online research, I m really scared to have this done. I ve heard all about the scabs, infection, soar throat from the chemicals, coughing, drainage and weeks of severe pain. People are just letting the ENT doctor do the procedure with these strong chemicals that can effect you for life. At least this is what I m reading online.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
I personally do not like cautery of any kind. In allergy the most important thing is avoiding the trigger, that is, dust, smoke or pollen.
Try warm saline gargles and steam inhalations and ask your doctor to consider a prolonged course of anti allergy medication, as well as make sure other factors like acid reflux have been excluded.
Try warm saline gargles and steam inhalations and ask your doctor to consider a prolonged course of anti allergy medication, as well as make sure other factors like acid reflux have been excluded.
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