Dr. John Ditto, an ENT Specialist at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that patients with treatment-resistant chronic sinusitis require a more detailed diagnostic process, including CT scans, cultures, and review of past surgeries.

Dr. John Ditto, an ENT Specialist at Richmond Breathe Free, said that sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses caused by infections, allergies, or irritants, with treatments depending on the cause.

During the winter months, the occurrence of illnesses, including sinus infections, tends to rise. Patients can turn to a number of home remedy solutions to help address the issue, but when symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.