updated: Aug. 15, 2023
Sinusitis can make it difficult to get through your day. Constant sinus pressure and pain can dramatically affect your life. Fortunately, your ear, nose, and throat specialist can help you manage your sinusitis. Your ENT specialist has several effective treatments to help relieve sinusitis, so you can feel better.
Occasional stuffiness, congestion, and sinus pressure are normal, and will usually go away with a little TLC. If you are experiencing sinusitis signs and symptoms more often, you need to visit your ENT specialist. You should visit your ENT specialist if you are experiencing frequent:
You can develop sinusitis from a fungus, bacteria, or from allergies. These are a few helpful tips to manage your sinusitis. You can try:
For moderate to severe sinusitis signs and symptoms, it’s best to visit your ENT specialist for help. Your ENT specialist may begin with:
For chronic sinusitis, your ENT specialist may recommend surgical treatment including balloon sinuplasty, which uses a thin tube with a balloon attached to one end. The tube is inserted into your nostril and up into your sinuses. When the tube enters a blockage, the balloon is inflated, clearing out the blockage. The balloon is deflated, and the tubing is removed.
To learn more about managing sinusitis, balloon sinuplasty, and how your ENT can help you breathe better, call your ENT specialist today.
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