Sunday, August 14, 2011

#AskDrKK:Can a patient with nasal and sinus disease fly?

#DrKKAnswers:
1. Commercial air travel is contraindicated for patients with severe sinusitis, large obstructing polyps, recent nasal or facial surgery, or severe recurrent epistaxis (nasal bleed).
2. Such conditions can obstruct sinus opening preventing pressure equilibration and predisposing to extension of disease into the eye and brain.
3. For patients with allergic rhinitis, oral anti allergics and nasal steroids are helpful.

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