Sinusitis means that the nose and sinuses are inflamed, which prevents normal mucus drainage. There are several different forms of sinusitis and it most commonly has a bacterial or viral cause.
The viral form can come along with a common cold. Bacterial stuffy,runny nose, on the other hand, may be referred to as a secondary infection when it is caused by something else. In other words, the child may have been sick, and this allowed bacterial infection to develop in the sinuses. Sinusitis can also be driven by allergies. Allergic fungal rhino-sinusitis is triggered by an allergy to fungi and often occurs together with nasal polyps.
Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS)
Nose Block
Polyps
Enlarged Turbinates
Bacterial, fungal infections & Allergies.
Depending on the type of sinusitis you have, the E.N.T. may prescribe antibiotics. Viral infections don’t respond to antibiotics, so an antibiotic might not be prescribed. For chronic bacterial sinusitis, several different antibiotics may need to be taken. If your sinusitis is fungal, an anti-fungal medication may be prescribed.
Decongestants, saline sprays or oral corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation. Pain can be controlled with over-the-counter NSAIDs.
If the infection is brought on by structural issues with the sinuses, surgery can be necessary. Balloon sinuplasty, septoplasty or functional endoscopic sinus surgery may be necessary.
Nasal irrigation should be started as early as possible with saline nasal sprays 3-4 times daily, To avoid nose block, crusting inside nose. Antibiotics are advised to prevent Infection.
Samhitha ENT Care Centre, with its immense experience in treating chronic sinusitis, uses the FESS method. It is very simple and effective with debrider technique. When sinusitis is present, functional endoscopic sinus surgery produces great outcomes.
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