Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an infection (viral or bacterial) or inflammation of the nasal passages or sinuses that drain into the nasal passages. It can be acute or chronic. Symptoms vary according to the severity but also to which of the 4 sinuses are involved. Symptoms might range from not being able to smell, blocked nose, nasal discharge or post nasal drip and headaches.

An ENT will normally do a naso endoscopy and order a CT scan if needed. Treatments ranges from medications (antibiotics, steroid nasal sprays or oral steroids and douching with salt water). If surgery is needed a FESS will be done (Functional endoscopic sinus surgery).