Do you have a runny nose that won’t stop or finding it difficult to breathe through your nose? Are you feeling persistent pressure in your nose or forehead?
What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis occurs when the lining of the sinus cavities become inflamed. This may occur when allergies or infection cause significant swelling in the nose which then narrows or closes off the openings to the sinuses. Bacteria may settle and get trapped in the sinuses, leading to facial pain, pressure, congestion, and headaches. Pain can be quite intense during an acute infection which can affect sleep, ability to concentrate and focus on work.
Treatment of an acute sinusitis often requires in some combination an antibiotic, steroid, nasal spray or nasal saline rinses. When sinusitis begins to occur multiple times a year, the cost and inconvenience of frequent doctor and urgent care visits begins to build. Dr. Yoon and Dr. Hu have extensive experience managing sinusitis, are well-versed in a variety of sinus procedures, and are knowledgeable with the newest treatment options for chronic sinus disease. Together, we can guide you through a treatment plan to healthier sinuses and a healthier life.
Together, we can guide you through a treatment plan to healthier sinuses and a healthier life.
Sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, presents with a variety of symptoms that can vary in severity. Common symptoms include:
- Nasal Congestion: Difficulty breathing through the nose due to blockage or swelling of the nasal passages.
- Facial Pain/Pressure: Pain or pressure in the forehead, around the eyes, cheeks, or bridge of the nose, which often worsens when bending over.
- Nasal Discharge: Thick, yellow or greenish discharge or postnasal discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat.
- Reduced Sense of Smell and Taste: Swelling in the sinuses can lead to a diminished sense of smell and taste.
- Headache: Particularly around the forehead, which is often associated with sinus pressure.
- Ear Pain: Pressure or pain in the ear due to sinus blockage.
- Cough or Throat Irritation: Often worse at night.
- Bad Breath: Often due to mucus being discharged at the back of the throat.
- Fatigue: General feeling of being unwell or tired.
- Low Grade Fever: A sign of infection, more common in cases of acute sinusitis.
These symptoms might represent acute sinusitis if they last less than four weeks. Chronic sinusitis symptoms last for 12 weeks or more and may be less severe, but are persistent and recurrent. If you are experiencing these symptoms, particularly if they do not improve with over-the-counter treatments or persist for an extended period, consulting with our Clear Lake Medical Center ENT doctor is advisable to get relief.
Treatment Options
Our team’s expertise spans a comprehensive spectrum of treatment options, including medical treatments, minimally invasive procedures, and traditional surgical interventions. When medical treatment has not provided adequate relief to chronic or recurrent sinusitis or sinus infections, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure such as balloon sinuplasty may be necessary.
* IV sedation and anesthesia offered for individuals who qualify.
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