Ear, Nose And Throat

Here are definitions of medical terms related to endoscopic sinus surgery. Allergen: Any substance that causes an allergic reaction because the immune system recognizes it as “foreign” or “dangerous” Antibiotic: A drug that kills a bacteria or virus Antihistamine: A drug that dries excess mucus and blocks allergic reactions Asthma: A disorder of the lungs that causes wheezing, coughing, […]

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on endoscopic sinus surgery. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease http://www.niaid.nih.gov This organization conducts sinusitis research, and the website contains information about new treatments. Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html This website, maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, contains information about sinusitis and its treatments. The American

Endoscopic sinus surgery – also called endoscopy or sinoscopy – is a procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses (the spaces filled with air in some of the bones of the skull). These blockages cause sinusitis, a condition in which the sinuses swell and become clogged, causing pain and impaired breathing. A thin, lighted

Endoscopic sinus surgery is used to treat: Sinusitis Deviated septum Polyps Tumors Sinusitis Sinusitis is a common condition that usually is easy to treat with medication. It feels much like a head cold, with a blocked, stuffy, or runny nose. Sinusitis is actually a swelling of the inner lining of the sinuses. This swelling causes

The sinuses are spaces filled with air in some of the bones of the skull. Air passes in and out of these spaces, and mucus drains through them and out of the nose. They also reduce the weight of the skull and give our voices a nicer sound. There are four main pairs of sinus

The first thing a doctor will do is take a detailed medical history and make note of all symptoms, as well as how long the symptoms have been present. The doctor will need to know any medications being taken, as well as any other conditions such as high blood pressure, eye diseases or bleeding disorders.

Prior to endoscopic sinus surgery, your doctor may recommend that you do the following: Discontinue taking any pain relievers that contain aspirin for at least two weeks prior to surgery, as aspirin thins the blood and promotes bleeding. Make an appointment for lab tests two days before surgery (depending upon the doctor’s request). Discontinue taking