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Is Sinus Surgery in Your Future?

When chronic sinus infections become overwhelming, it may be time to consider sinus surgery as a permanent solution. At Arizona ENT, Ears, Nose & Throat, our highly qualified and experienced ENT specialists, Dr. Ralph Bassett and Dr. Sanford Hoffman, are leaders in ENT practices.

With their board-certified status in Otolaryngology, you can trust that you are in the best hands. We have two convenient locations in Sun City and Sun City West, AZ, ready to serve you. Our doctors tailor and customize your diagnosis and treatment plan, making it unique to you. This ensures the best possible outcome.

What is the Role of ENT Specialists in Diagnosing the Need for Sinus Surgery?

Not all sinus problems require surgery. Although surgery is highly successful, it is the last attempt to eliminate a sinus problem that is otherwise nonreceptive to other treatment methods. When considering sinus surgery, we recommend an endoscopy, which is less invasive, more accurate, has fewer side effects, and allows quicker recovery.

Arizona ENT, Ears, Nose & Throat in Sun City, and Sun City West, AZ explains that if you have the following sinus issues, you may require sinus surgery. We need to explore your sinuses to determine the extent of your surgery.

• Polyps, growth in the sinuses or nose
• Infected, damaged sinus tissue
• Nasal obstruction due to a foreign object usually seen in children
• Possible removal of bone to open up breathing pathways
• Deviated septum

 Sinus surgery is an outpatient procedure performed in an outpatient surgical center. We take every precaution to ensure your safety and comfort. For instance, we advise you to stop taking any medication, including over-the-counter drugs, before the surgery.

During the two-hour procedure, you will be asleep and under anesthesia, and we monitor your vital signs closely, ensuring you are comfortable and unaware of the surgery.

Some after-effects from your procedure will be mild tissue swelling and oozing blood from the nose for a few days. For this reason, we send you home with packing in your nose to help control bleeding and advise when you can safely remove this packing. Following our directives assures you that no complications will arise. We prescribe comfort-relieving medications for a few days, depending on how extensive your surgery was.

Seeking Help with Chronic Sinus Problems?

 Call Dr. Bassett and Dr. Hoffman at Arizona ENT, Ears, Nose & Throat, at 623-975-1660, which has two locations in Sun City and Sun City West, AZ, to schedule your appointment. We can't wait to meet you and care for your needs.  

Our expertise is in the upper respiratory tract, including the ears, nose, and throat. We assure you of top-quality, highly experienced healthcare in all facets of your upper respiratory system. Call us today. We can help you conquer your chronic sinus problems.