Ear, Nose And Throat

As long as the symptoms go away within a few days, a doctor’s care for sinusitis is not necessary. However, if there are high fever or chills, difficulty with vision, thick yellow or green mucus discharge, or a temporary loss of consciousness, a doctor should be consulted immediately. Those who suffer from chronic sinusitis or […]

How-To Information: To prevent attacks of sinusitis: Adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and a balanced diet. Keep air filtration systems in your home or workplace clean. Use nose plugs when swimming or diving in a pool, to keep chlorine from irritating the sinuses. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain adequate moisture in the body.

Surgery can bring relief when all other courses of treatment have failed to improve breathing. It is especially effective when polyps are present or when a deviated septum prevents adequate passage of air through the nose. A doctor will not recommend surgery unless symptoms have been chronic or frequent over a period of time, and

While it is quite uncommon, sinusitis can become serious, especially in children. If left untreated, an infection that has spread to the eye can cause blindness. Spread of the infection into the brain can result in serious diseases such as meningitis. Fortunately, with the modern antibiotic treatments available, such spread of infection is very rare.

Here are some frequently asked questions related to sinusitis: Q: How do I know if I have a deviated septum? A: Only a doctor’s examination can determine if you have a deviated septum. Most people have a slightly deviated septum. Most of the time, it does not aggravate symptoms enough to have it surgically corrected. However, if

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the sinuses in the face. This inner lining becomes swollen and red. The sinuses are hollow spaces in some of the bones in the face. Air passes in and out of these spaces, and a fluid called mucus drains through openings in the sinuses and out of

Sinusitis affects all age groups. Any healthy person can develop it, but certain groups are more prone to it than others. Allergy sufferers are particularly prone to sinusitis, especially during hay fever seasons, or in environments where the air is filled with smoke or fumes. For some people, sinusitis will develop after eating a food

There are two different types of sinusitis, and each has different causes: Acute sinusitis Chronic sinusitis Acute Sinusitis Acute sinusitis means that the symptoms of the condition are temporary, usually lasting no more than 30 days. However, the symptoms of acute sinusitis are more severe and painful than the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. The most

A doctor will usually diagnose sinusitis based on the symptoms you report and the ones that he or she observes upon examination. Unfortunately, x-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) do not give an accurate picture of the sinuses. However, some doctors find an x-ray of the head called a CT scan to be useful. For

Treatment options for sinusitis include: Antibiotics typically clear up an infection within two weeks. However, in the case of chronic sinusitis, antibiotics may need to be taken for up to 28 days. Antihistamines sometimes used to block allergic reactions and dry excess mucus. However, antihistamines should be used with caution, as they can cause severe drying

In some children, repeated episodes of middle ear infections or chronic otitis media with effusion may cause hearing problems. Hearing problems can delay speech and language development and, consequently, may make it difficult to learn to read. Such delays in normal development can, in turn, cause problems with learning in general and with behavior. The risk of