Sinusitis diagnosis and medical/surgical management

Sinusitis occurs when the sinus passages become inflamed or blocked, leading to facial pressure, nasal congestion, headache, and breathing difficulty. Accurate diagnosis helps determine whether medical therapy or surgical treatment is required. Our goal is to restore normal sinus drainage, relieve symptoms, and prevent recurrence.

Treatments Offered

We provide complete evaluation and management for all types of sinusitis:

  • Endoscopic Nasal Examination: High-definition endoscopy to assess nasal cavities, sinus openings, and obstruction.

  • Medical Therapy: Includes antibiotics, nasal steroid sprays, anti-allergic medicines, steam inhalation, and saline nasal irrigation.

  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): A minimally invasive procedure to open blocked sinuses, improve ventilation, and remove diseased tissue.

  • Balloon Sinus Dilation: A gentle technique using a balloon catheter to widen sinus openings with minimal tissue trauma.

  • Allergy Evaluation & Management: Identifying allergy triggers and offering medical therapy or immunotherapy guidance.

  • Polyp & Mucosal Disease Treatment: Management of chronic sinusitis with polyps using medication or surgery.

Symptoms & Causes

You may need evaluation for sinusitis if you experience:

  • Nasal blockage or persistent congestion

  • Facial pain, pressure, or headache

  • Post-nasal drip or thick nasal discharge

  • Loss or reduction of smell

  • Recurrent cold-like symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks

Causes include infections, allergies, deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, pollution, structural narrowing, and immune-related conditions. CT scans and endoscopy guide accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Prevention & Long-term Care

To reduce sinusitis recurrence and maintain long-term sinus health:

  • Regular saline nasal irrigation to keep sinus pathways clear

  • Avoiding known allergens and environmental irritants

  • Managing allergies with prescribed medications or immunotherapy

  • Maintaining adequate hydration and humidifying dry environments

  • Following postoperative care guidelines if sinus surgery is performed

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