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Can chronic sinusitis be cured with surgery?
Sinus infections are usually treated with medication rather than surgery. Sinus surgery may be necessary when those infections are recurrent or persistent. Sinus surgery is most commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the nose and sinuses), but may be needed for other sinus problems.
What surgery is done for chronic sinusitis?
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Sinus surgery using a nasal endoscope is the most commonly recommended procedure for people with chronic sinusitis. The surgeon uses the same type of thin endoscope used during the diagnostic exam. This procedure requires no visible incisions, is performed under general anesthesia.
Is sinus surgery very painful?
Sinus surgery can be done with little discomfort. It is a brief procedure that has few complications.
When should you consider sinus surgery?
You might need surgery if you have badly damaged sinus tissue, benign growths (called polyps), a fungal infection or structural problems that are preventing your sinuses from draining.
Can chronic sinusitis come back after surgery?
Scar tissue formation Poor healing or persistent infection following the first surgery may have led to scarring that caused the sinuses to close off again.
Who is a candidate for sinus surgery?
The most suitable candidate for this procedure is a patient who has recurrent acute sinusitis (two to four sinus infections per year with at least eight weeks in between) or chronic sinusitis (infection lasting for at least 12 weeks, despite attempts to treat it).
Do they break your nose for sinus surgery?
The nose is not broken during surgery. The operation takes between 30 and 90 minutes. Afterward, the doctor may insert splints or soft packing to hold nasal tissue in place, prevent nosebleeds and prevent the formation of scar tissue.
Is sinus surgery a good idea?
Sinus surgery can be a very effective treatment for chronic sinusitis when medical treatments, including prolonged courses of antibiotics, have failed.
Do they put a tube down your throat for sinus surgery?
This is the air-filled space behind your nose. During the procedure, the healthcare provider inserts the endoscope into your nose. He or she guides it through your nasal and sinus passages.
Why won’t my chronic sinusitis go away?
If your “cold” lasts longer than 7-10 days, it’s likely that your cold has either turned into a bacterial sinus infection, or you actually had a sinus infection from the very beginning. Whatever the case, if your symptoms persist for more than a week, it’s best to see a doctor.