Contents:
- Medical Video: How do I know if I need sinus surgery?
- Sinusitis can be cured, but ...
- If you want to recover completely, sinusitis must be treated based on the cause
- Do I have to do surgery?
Medical Video: How do I know if I need sinus surgery?
Most people who have sinusitis often complain of one thing in common: symptoms that relapse again, again, and again even though they have been treated before. No doubt, the recurrence of this respiratory disorder over time can create stress. Then can sinusitis be cured or is it a lifelong condition like diabetes? See the explanation here.
Sinusitis can be cured, but ...
Sinusitis is a respiratory disorder that is quite commonly found. This respiratory disorder occurs when there is inflammation in the nasal sinuses and eventually swells, thus covering the airway. Inflammation of the sinuses is mostly experienced by adults, but does not rule out the possibility that children can have it too.
If you experience sinus inflammation that doesn't improve, it could be chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses that lasts for at least 12 weeks or more. Different from acute sinus inflammation which only occurs for a maximum of only 4 weeks.
Sinusitis can be cured. But to achieve that, you must first find out what caused it so that you get the right treatment.Apart from bacterial and viral infections, recurrent sinusitis can also be caused by allergies, nasal polyps, and nasal septal deviation (the middle wall of the nose is shifting).
If you want to recover completely, sinusitis must be treated based on the cause
The main goals of sinusitis treatment are to:
- Reduces inflammation of the sinuses
- Presses so that sinusitis symptoms do not recur
- Relieve pain and discomfort in the nose
Usually, treatment of sinusitis does not require special treatment. Symptoms can be treated by:
- Take painkillers
- Use drugs to relieve the respiratory tract
- Compress the face using warm water
If the cause is a bacterial infection, then antibiotics can help the healing process. But if you have polyps and nasal septal deviation, then you need further treatment for this condition. Because even though your sinusitis is being treated, the inflammation of your sinus can recur later if the polyps and deviation are still ongoing.
If you have a history of allergies, such as cold or dust allergies, do not be surprised if sinusitis will often recur every time you are exposed to cold or dust. The solution is to stay away from allergens (things that trigger allergies) and control allergic responses. For example, if you experience rhinitis every morning, which is characterized by sneezing and runny nose because you are allergic to cold air in the morning. Then it might be a good idea to set the room's AC alarm to die a few hours before you wake up early so the room warms up a little. Also consider installing a humidifier at home to neutralize room air,
Doctors can prescribe nasal sprays that contain corticosteroids. When used with the right dosage and rules, this use can control the allergic response and prevent rhinitis from developing into sinus inflammation. But don't use it carelessly, because this drug can actually worsen your condition.
Do I have to do surgery?
If indeed the antibiotics given to patients with chronic sinus inflammation do not work, then the last thing that will be an option in your treatment is surgery. Surgery can be done to remove polyps that cause sinusitis. Surgery can also be done to open the sinus opening which narrows and secretes the fluid trapped in it.
Most of these sinus surgeries will work successfully and can prevent sinus inflammation symptoms later on. Usually the doctor will still give antibiotics after sinus surgery.
To find out if you need sinus surgery, you should ask and discuss this with your doctor.
