The ENT came in and seemed rather abrasive and abrupt. After after talking with him for a little bit, I learned that he was coming from a place of concern. The CBCT scan I had back in July showed a untreated sinus infection. He asked about the tooth. I told him my dentist tested the tooth and I didn't react and I was told to see an ENT. I could see frustration on his face and it appears this has become common; a disconnect between the teeth and sinuses. The doctor explained that I didn't react because the nerve of the tooth is dead.
The ENT performed a scope of my nose, both sides. He had hoped to extract pus from the right sinus but could not; gross, I know. I am on a 14-day course of antibiotics and I go for a CT scan in a couple weeks. Given that my CBCT show a deviated septum and other structural issues, sinus surgery is still a possibility but something that will be decided and discussed after my CT scan.
I went to my 4 PM Crossfit class and I was able to update my friends. The coach said once I'm through this, I'll want to run a marathon. I told him "let's not get crazy, I just want to breathe well."
If you're new here, thanks for stopping by. I have linked some of my related blog posts here if you want to catch up. If you're a regular reader, thanks for being here. I have not walked this journey alone; aside from friends and family, God has been with me and through Him all things are possible.
Where It All Started: When the Office Makes You Sick
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