Chronic Sinusitis Treatment

Relief Options to Improve Breathing and Sinus Health

Ongoing sinus blockage is more than a nuisance that makes breathing difficult. Depending on severity, it can lead to serious health complications.

Severe sinus blockages can become infected, and untreated infections may spread to the eyes, affect your sense of smell, or lead to other complications. Treatment options vary based on the underlying cause of your symptoms.

Treatment Options

• Oral corticosteroids: Provide short-term relief for severe sinusitis or cases involving nasal polyps.
• Nasal sprays: Help reduce inflammation, especially when caused by allergies, often used with saline rinses.
• Allergy treatments (immunotherapy): Reduce inflammation and provide long-term symptom control.
• Balloon sinus dilation: A minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked sinus passages and improves drainage. Most patients return to normal activities within 24 to 48 hours.
• Endoscopic sinus surgery: Removes polyps or tissue blocking sinus passages. Recovery typically takes 3 to 5 days, depending on the procedure.

The most effective treatment plan is based on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms. With the right approach, chronic sinusitis can be managed to improve breathing and overall quality of life.