Question 1

what is the difference between endoscopic sinus surgery and a balloon sinuplasty?  (for chronic sinusitis)

Accepted Answer

Sinus Surgery: Balloon sinuplasty - minimally invasive technique, uses a small balloon inflated to widen blocked passages, generally has less bleeding and shorter recovery time.

Endoscopic sinus surgery - uses a small camera to visually examined the sinuses. Tiny surgical instruments inserted to remove obstructive tissues, does not require any incision as the whole procedure is performed through the nostrils.

Question 2

why do i always feel rundown when i've got reoccurring sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Sinus infections are known to affect quality of life beyond the nose and face: poor sleep, chronic fatigue, and other systemic symptoms. See an ENT if you have recurrent infections to get to the bottom of why that is the case.

Question 3

what could cause  frequent sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Multiple things: Frequent colds (uri), nasal allergies, hay fever, smoking, nasal polyps, septal deviation, turbinate enlargement, and foreign material in the nose (common in kids) can lead to sinus infections.

Question 4

what is the most effective remedy for sinus infections?

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Remedy: Hello. I wish your question was easy to answer. Unfortunately each patient is different and needs a expert to guide therapy. It may be specific antibiotics, allergy treatment, steroids, or even surgery. See your ENT doctor for an evaluation.

Question 5

how can i prevent sinus infections ?

Accepted Answer

Prevent colds: Good hand washing. Don't share food or drinks with people, consider nasal saline irrigations.

Question 6

can sinus infections cause anxiety attack?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety from pain.: Sinus infections if frequent or persistent can lead to headache, stress, and frustration and hence anxiety attack.

Question 7

how can i get rid of regular sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT doctor: You may have a anatomical abnormaality predisposing to infections like a deviated nasal septum. You may want to see an ENT physician.

Question 8

what's the best treatment for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Probably amoxicillin: Amoxicillin still is the drug most doctors prescribe first for uncomplicated sinusitis.

Question 9

is clarithromycin good for recurrent sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent Sinus Infe: Clarithromycin is acceptable. Unless you are allergic to penicillin, Amoxicillin is the drug choice. If you have taken antibiotics within the past six week, amoxicllin/clavulanate or Moxifloxacin are other choices. Go see your primary care provider, if your symptoms have lasted longer than seven days, as you'll need a  prescription for antibiotics.

Question 10

frequent sinus infections be treated with saline drops?

Accepted Answer

Probably helpful: Might use saline irrigation over drops, although some controversy.My patients have found it useful.Several things contribute to chronic sinus problems. Most issues are not truly infections, but usually more congestion. Avoid smoking and smoke exposure, explore allergies, consider nasal saline irrigation, and avoiding dairy products for 2 weeks (most adults have some version of milk allergy).

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