Sinusitis Treatment
An end to chronic pain and congestion
Duration
Depends on treatment
Anesthesia
Usually none (medical)
Recovery
A few days
Hospital Stay
Outpatient
Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus cavities, often causing facial pain, nasal congestion, discharge and headaches. Left untreated, chronic sinusitis seriously affects quality of life, sleep and concentration.
With a fellowship in sinus surgery and rhinology, Dr. Hashemi first investigates and treats the underlying cause (allergy, deviated septum, polyps) with targeted medical therapy, turning to endoscopic surgery only in resistant cases.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
- Recurrent pain or pressure in the face and forehead
- Chronic nasal congestion and discharge
- Recurrent sinus-related headaches
- Sinusitis resistant to usual treatment
The Process
- 1
Diagnosis
Examination, endoscopy and a sinus CT scan if needed
- 2
Treat the Cause
Controlling underlying allergy, infection or deviation
- 3
Medical Therapy
Antibiotics, sprays and nasal rinses as required
- 4
Surgery if Resistant
Endoscopic sinus surgery to reopen the drainage pathway
Frequently Asked Questions
Acute is short-term and often follows a cold; chronic lasts over 12 weeks and needs specialist assessment.