Question 1

chronic sinusitis diagnosed ten years ago.used medicine many times but nothing changed. i feel pain around eyes, have head ache.is surgery last option?

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After medications: If antibiotics or other medications have been used, but failed, surgery would be the best option.

Question 2

chronic sinusitis for yrs with pink-eye-like symptoms/eye pressure for 3 mos. after ct one ent says surgery now! 2nd ent says stronger drugs. which?

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Cannot advise: Without seeing the films and having your full medical history it is impossible to intelligently provide an answer.  If you have had this for years and have not been able to resolve it, eradication seems unlikely with medication alone.  There may be other alternatives to full surgery.  Get a third opinion or discuss at length with the two doctors who differ.

Question 3

what is chronic sinusitis?

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Chronic inflammation: The lining to the sinuses is specialized to produce mucous. There are also microscopic "hair cells" called cilia that move the mucous to the sinus opening so it can drain. Chronic sinusitis is injury to the sinus lining (repeat infections or one long one) that damages the sinuses ability to do what it normally does. This promotes infection and blockage. Pain and stuffiness result.

Question 4

how to manage the chronic sinusitis?

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Depends: Chronic sinusitis treatment is comples. First is sinus hygiene with daily saline washes, but also undestanding the extent of the disease with a ct scan and underlying triggers, such as allergies. Recommend seeing an allergist for testing and evaluation.

Question 5

is chronic sinusitis a common disease?

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Not common but: Not rare either.  In my own patient population (most of them have allergic or immune problem), chronic sinusitis accounts for about 1% of the visits.  The incidence is likely much lower in the general population. If you do have it and the CT did not show obstruction at the sinus openings (ostia), you should consider getting an allergy and possibly an immune evaluation.

Question 6

what can be done for chronic sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

CT, rhinoscopy: Chronic sinusitis can be caused by anatomically defects, which cause the sinuses to become infected. This can include, narrow drainage areas, septal deviation, or polyps. It can also be triggered by chronic allergies. A ct scan of the sinuses will help to rule out anatomical problems. Rhinoscopy can be used to evaluate the nasal passages. Allergy testing can be done to evaluate allergies.

Question 7

how can i get treated for chronic sinusitis?

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There is no quickfix: Chronic sinusitis is usually treated surgically in combination with medicines.  Usually it requires medical management over a long period of time and treating any associated causes like allergy and other inflammatory disorders in addition to culture directed antibiotics.

Question 8

what are home remedies to relieve chronic sinusitis?

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Sinus rinses: Sinus rinses are an easy natural way to help with many sinus infections.  I recommend an over the counter kit to make sure you have the right concentration of salt and ph, which is important.  If you have an infection lasting for more than 7-10 days, antibiotics may help dramatically however.  Go see your doctor in that case.

Question 9

what are the signs or symptoms for chronic sinusitis?

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Pain fever: Chronic sinusitis is usually complex and it will diffeer depending whether or not you have been on multiple regimines of antibiotics . If pain over the fronotal or maxillary sinuses  have and pressure for more than 30 day it might be, but please have it looked at . If it is chronic it has potential downsides such as fungal infections and superinfections from inappropriate antibiotic treatments.

Question 10

can you tell me what is chronic sinusitis and is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammation: It is a chronic inflammation of the nasal and sinus cavities that results in recurrent sinus infections, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, sinus pain/pressure, cough and often nasal discharge. It can be caused by various things like allergies, smoking, bacteria, various fumes, etc.  It is serious because it makes one miserable and can lead to more serious lung, eye and brain infections.

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Chronic sinusitis diagnosed ten years ago.used medicine many times but nothing changed. i feel pain around eyes, have head ache.is surgery last option?

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