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Sinus Infection Treatment in Delhi

Sinus Treatment is a medical procedure designed to open the sinus pathways and remove blockages that cause discomfort and chronic infections. It's often recommended for individuals with persistent sinus infections, abnormal sinus structures, or growths such as nasal polyps that obstruct normal drainage.

The primary goal of sinus infection treatment is to clear the nasal and sinus passages by removing obstructions like pieces of bone, mucous membranes, polyps, damaged tissue, or tumours. People often seek sinusitis (sinus infection) treatment in Delhi to manage chronic sinusitis or eliminate nasal polyps that interfere with breathing and overall sinus health.

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What is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is an inflammation or infection of the sinuses, the air-filled cavities located within the bones of the face and skull. It typically occurs when the sinus pathways become blocked due to an infection, cold, allergies, or other factors, leading to a buildup of mucus and pressure.

Types of Sinusitis

  • Acute Sinusitis: Lasts for a short duration (usually less than four weeks) and is often triggered by a viral infection, such as a cold.
  • Chronic Sinusitis: Lasts for 12 weeks or more and may be caused by ongoing infections, allergies, or nasal polyps.
  • Subacute Sinusitis: Lasts between four to twelve weeks and may involve a combination of viral and bacterial causes.
  • Recurrent Sinusitis: Occurs several times a year, often with episodes of acute sinusitis.

Symptoms Of Sinusitis

  • Stuffy nose
  • Cough
  • Pressure around the nose, eyes, and forehead
  • Head congestion and headaches
  • Blocked ears
  • Thick and discoloured nasal drainage
  • Note:- If you are wondering how to treat a sinus infection, then avoid early symptoms, consulting SCI’s expert can solve your worries.

    Causes Of Sinus Infections

    Here are some common causes of sinus infections:

  • Allergies trigger sinus inflammation.
  • Viral infections inflame sinus tissues.
  • Bacterial growth causes sinusitis.
  • Environmental pollutants irritate the sinus passages.
  • Nasal congestion promotes sinus blockage.
  • Sinus anatomy is predisposed to infections.
  • Nasal Polyps

    Nasal polyps are swellings in the inner lining of the nasal passages and sinuses, and vary in size, usually of teardrop size.

    Common symptoms of nasal polyps experienced by people may include:

  • A blocked nose leads to difficulty in breathing.
  • Runny nose.
  • Recurring sinus infections.
  • Headaches.
  • Snoring.
  • Facial pain.
  • Sleep apnea.
  • Sinus infection treatment is required due to some other infections, ongoing blockages, abnormal growths, and issues that cause inflammation in the nasal passages and sinuses.

    Types of Sinus Surgery

    Septoplasty

    Septoplasty is an outpatient sinus surgery done to correct issues related to the midline of the nose. It involves realigning the partition that divides the nostrils, known as the septum. The procedure improves airflow by reconstructing the bone and cartilage, helping to open the air passages.

    Turbinate Reduction

    The turbinates in the nose can swell or become inflamed due to infections, irritants, or allergies, leading to nasal congestion. Turbinate reduction sinus surgery helps reduce their size and swelling, making it easier to breathe comfortably.

    Functional Rhinoplasty

    This sinus surgery procedure reconstructs the bone and cartilage that make up the nose, which removes the abnormalities that cause issues with breathing.

    Balloon Sinuplasty

    This is a less invasive procedure designed to help patients get relief from chronic sinusitis symptoms. A balloon sinusitis catheter is inserted into the sinus passage.

    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

    FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) is performed using an endoscope, a thin, illuminated fibre-optic instrument inserted into the nasal passage to access the sinus openings. This procedure improves drainage, clears blockages, and removes infected material effectively.

    Risks and Complications of Sinus Surgery

    The complications associated with Sinus surgery involve:

    • Bleeding: Tends to happen for at least 24 hours after the sinus surgery and can also happen for a few weeks to months.
    • Intracranial complications: The Septum attaches to the roof of the nose, and a thin layer of bone may be damaged during a sinus infection.
    • Damage to the eye or surrounding tissue: As sinuses are close to the eye, they can lead to bleeding in the eye as well, and this happens when the bone separating the sinus and eye is damaged, and vision loss and blindness can be spotted.
    • Infection: Sinus infection is the main reason a person undergoes sinus surgery. A person suffering from sinusitis can suffer from infection during surgery in that area.
    • Changes in a person’s voice: The sinus affects the resonance of a person’s voice, and complications during the sinus surgery can lead to a change in someone’s voice.
    • Loss of smell and taste: After sinus surgery, the sense of smell usually improves as the air passages get cleared, but due to swelling and infection can lead to a loss of smell and taste temporarily or can be prolonged.
    • Nasal issues: Sinus surgery usually clears the blockages in the airways, but the surgery can worsen it as well. Small scars may develop due to the sinus infection treatment, which requires another surgery to treat.

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    Recovery from the sinus infection treatment

    After the sinus infection treatment is completed, nasal packing may be used. It involves placing sterile gauze inside the nasal passage to help control bleeding and support healing in the initial recovery phase.

    The recovery period varies depending on the type of sinus surgery, age, and overall health. Mild discomfort, nasal congestion, fatigue, and slight bleeding are common during recovery. Doctors may prescribe pain relief medications to ease symptoms and ensure a smoother healing process following sinusitis (sinus infection) treatment in Delhi.

    Sinus Surgery Cost In Delhi

    At SCI Hospital, renowned as the best sinus treatment hospital in Delhi, our experienced team of doctors offers effective sinus infection treatment at an affordable sinus surgery cost in Delhi. The cost typically varies based on the doctor's expertise, the type of sinus treatment required, and the range of facilities provided by the hospital.

    Consult our specialists today for accurate diagnosis and reliable sinus infection treatment, all at the most reasonable sinus surgery cost in Delhi.

    Septoplasty vs Sinus Surgery

    Most patients often confuse septoplasty with sinus surgery, assuming they are the same. While both procedures help expand the nasal cavity, they serve different purposes. Septoplasty corrects blocked airways caused by a deviated nasal septum, whereas sinus surgery is performed to treat chronic sinus infections.

    Septoplasty involves making an incision on one side of the nose, making it a more invasive procedure. In contrast, our sinus surgery in Delhi is relatively less invasive and offers quicker recovery. Consult the best sinusitis treatment doctors in Delhi at SCI Hospital and breathe freely without worries.

    FAQs

    The patient can resume work in 1-2 weeks, while normal activities can be resumed in 3-4 weeks. In some cases, people feel normal in 1-2 months, and it generally takes around 3-4 months.

    Research has shown the recurrence of nasal polyp growth after the surgery, and recurrence can happen at any point in life.

    Sinus and skull-based tumours grow in the area behind the eyes and nose and extend to the base of the skull. Even if they are non-cancerous, they can put pressure on the brain nerves and blood vessels, resulting in some problems.

    If the cancer is present only in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinus, then there is a high success rate, but as the cancer spreads to neighbouring tissues and organs, the success rate decreases.

    The common symptoms which indicate the sinus has spread to the brain of the patient include:

  • Changes in vision
  • Numbness Sensation
  • Severe Headaches
  • Difficulty in speaking
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    Written By: Dr. Manish Gupta
    Education: MBBS, MS - ENT
    Experience: 24 Years

    Dr. Manish Gupta is a highly respected and experienced ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist with a remarkable career spanning over two decades. With a strong medical foundation, he has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of ear, nose, and throat disorders, allowing him to provide expert diagnosis and treatment. His patients appreciate his compassionate approach to care centred around empathy, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.

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