Sinus Infection (cont.)
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- Sinus Infection Overview
- Sinus Infection Causes
- Sinus Infection Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Surgery
- Some people experience chronic sinusitis despite adequate therapy with
antibiotics and drugs for relief of symptoms. Those that have a CT scan
indicative of sinus infection as well as those with any complications of
sinusitis may benefit from sinus surgery.
- The surgery is performed endoscopically using the same fiberoptic
nasopharyngoscope used to make the diagnosis.
- The goal is to remove obstructive mucosal disease, open the sinus nasal
passageway, and allow drainage of the sinuses.
- During the surgery, nasal polyps can also be removed, and a crooked
nasal
septum can be straightened, leading to
improved airflow.
- Long-term nasal steroids and periodic antibiotics may still be
necessary.
- A continuing sinus infection may need further investigation. A culture obtained during a routine office visit or during endoscopic surgery may reveal anaerobes a type of bacteria, which require treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotic drugs, or fungi, which require treatment with antifungal medications.
- The surgery is performed endoscopically using the same fiberoptic
nasopharyngoscope used to make the diagnosis.
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