continual sinus infections / surgery for 2 year old?

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Does Henry have polyps? If not, what is the purpose of the surgery?

Thanks,

Gale

> Henry went to clinic today and we met with an ENT. We are going to

finish the Zithromax and at the same time begin another antibiotic,

Omnicef. The next visit is a month away and we are going to do a

sinus CAT scan and meet with the ENT again. He seems to be thinking

Henry will need surgery soon. This has not been something that my

husband and I want to do yet. Henry seems so young. Henry has had

recurring sinus infections, but the one time we did a longer round of

antibiotics, at least 3 weeks of augmentin 400ES, he stayed clear for

4 months. Over the summer it seemed like he went from one infection

to another, every few weeks. I am now wondering if this is because he

wasn't completely cleared up each time, or if it wasn't the right

antibiotic. The recurring infections seemed problematic for the ENT.

He discussed a nasal antibiotic spray that could be mixed, but he

said that it would only work after the surgery. The reason for this

was that prior to the surgery it would only reach the nasal passages,

not the sinuses. Without reaching the sinuses it would have no

effect. Has anyone else experienced anything similiar? I am wondering

if anyone else has gone through sinus surgery with such a young

child.

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[Guest guest]

Henry went to clinic today and we met with an ENT. We are going to finish the

Zithromax and at the same time begin another antibiotic, Omnicef. The next visit

is a month away and we are going to do a sinus CAT scan and meet with the ENT

again. He seems to be thinking Henry will need surgery soon. This has not been

something that my husband and I want to do yet. Henry seems so young. Henry has

had recurring sinus infections, but the one time we did a longer round of

antibiotics, at least 3 weeks of augmentin 400ES, he stayed clear for 4 months.

Over the summer it seemed like he went from one infection to another, every few

weeks. I am now wondering if this is because he wasn't completely cleared up

each time, or if it wasn't the right antibiotic. The recurring infections seemed

problematic for the ENT. He discussed a nasal antibiotic spray that could be

mixed, but he said that it would only work after the surgery. The reason for

this was that prior to the surgery it would only reach the nasal passages, not

the sinuses. Without reaching the sinuses it would have no effect. Has anyone

else experienced anything similiar? I am wondering if anyone else has gone

through sinus surgery with such a young child.

mom to Henry, 2 wcf

[Guest guest]

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Surgery is always scary especially with little ones. I know of 3

other kids who have had their adenoids removed all under age 3.

These kids were non-cf and their health greatly improved after

surgery. When we were waiting for Zach to get done with his ear

surgery, another mom was waiting on her 21 month old who was having

sinus surgery. I had mine taken out when I was four and that was

back in 1973.

There is anecdotal evidence that Pulmozyme by mask - not mouthpiece

can help with sinus infections. Maybe Henry's pulmo and ent could

check on this?

When discussing the surgery ask how long the procedure will take

including prep time, surgery and recovery. They told me Zach had a

15 minute procedure and he was gone an hour. I was freaking out.

Luckily was Mr. Calm so I didn't make a scene. If I had been

alone, it would have been a Terms of Endearment moment.

Hope Henry does well with the CAT scan. Zach has never had one so I

am interested to know what happens.

Sara

> Henry went to clinic today and we met with an ENT. We are going to

finish the Zithromax and at the same time begin another antibiotic,

Omnicef. The next visit is a month away and we are going to do a

sinus CAT scan and meet with the ENT again. He seems to be thinking

Henry will need surgery soon. This has not been something that my

husband and I want to do yet. Henry seems so young. Henry has had

recurring sinus infections, but the one time we did a longer round

of antibiotics, at least 3 weeks of augmentin 400ES, he stayed clear

for 4 months. Over the summer it seemed like he went from one

infection to another, every few weeks. I am now wondering if this is

because he wasn't completely cleared up each time, or if it wasn't

the right antibiotic. The recurring infections seemed problematic

for the ENT. He discussed a nasal antibiotic spray that could be

mixed, but he said that it would only work after the surgery. The

reason for this was that prior to the surgery it would only reach

the nasal passages, not the sinuses. Without reaching the sinuses it

would have no effect. Has anyone else experienced anything similiar?

I am wondering if anyone else has gone through sinus surgery with

such a young child.

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