FAQ
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis or sinus infection is a condition in which the flow of air in and out the sinus or nasal passages are blocked.
What Causes Sinusitis?
Sinusitis can be caused by various factors, but it is a result when the fluid is trapped in the sinuses and fuels the growth of germs such as bacteria, virus, fungi and pollutants.
What are the Symptoms of Sinusitis?
The symptoms of Sinusitis are blocked nose, facial pain and pressure, nasal discharge, reduced sense of smell, congestion, cough, fever, headache and tiredness.
Is Sinusitis hereditary?
No, but many factors such as allergies and fever affect sinuses.
What is Chronic Sinusitis?
Chronic sinusitis is a condition which occurs when the spaces inside your nose and head are inflamed and swollen for a longer time, despite treatment.
Who are the people prone to Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is prone to people with deviated nasal septum and allergies, especially when allergies are untreated, it increases the risk of sinusitis or sinus infection.
Is sinusitis permanently curable? If so, what are the treatments?
We can cure predisposing conditions if we know what is causing the sinus infection, based on which then long-term solution/medication is recommended.
When should we have sinus surgery?
Sinus surgery is recommended when adequate medications like antibiotics have failed to cure your sinus condition.
How long does sinus surgery take and is it painful?
Sinus surgery is not painful and usually, it takes 15 to 20 minutes or sometimes 3hrs surgery based on your sinus condition.
What are the consequences of not treating Sinusitis?
Sinus Infection may spread to the brain, eyes etc which may be dangerous and lead to chronic rhinosinusitis, meningitis, brain abscess, or other extra-sinus complications. Therefore, it is better to treat sinusitis with medical management as early as possible.
What are the measures that can be taken at home to treat sinusitis?
The early measures to be taken care at home are Steaming 2-3 times, Hydration and taking care of allergies to avoid any complications.
What are the new procedures that will cure sinusitis faster?
One of the new procedures available that will cure sinusitis faster is Balloon sinuplasty.
Balloon sinuplasty is a type of endoscopic nasal surgery which uses small balloon catheters that inflate to drain the large nasal sinuses.
What are the benefits of Balloon sinuplasty?
Lesser bleeding, short hospital stay, faster recovery and no intended damage to
What is the fastest way to get rid of sinusitis?
Do not ignore it. Follow basic solutions like steaming, medications and clear the sinuses with oils.
