Sinus Infection Treatment

What Are My Treatment Options?

• Natural Home Remedies- hydration, steam & mist, or a sinus rinse/Neti Pot
  For mild sinus infections that are not frequent or resulting from a medical issue, natural home remedies can be a helpful tool to control symptoms. Most natural solutions work to reduce swelling, open sinus passages, and restore the natural flow of mucus. Natural home remedies are not risk-free and should always be used under a doctor’s supervision, but they may be an important part of your treatment plan.
• Medication - antibiotics, decongestants, or corticosteroids
  Sinus medications are often a helpful tool to rapidly control symptoms and manage infection. There are a variety of medications that come in various forms. Some directly work to reduce infection while others help reduce inflammation and restore natural sinus drainage.
• Traditional Sinus Surgeries - septoplasty, nasal polyp removal, or endoscopic sinus surgery
  When frequent and severe sinus infections are caused by a physical defect or damage inside the nose, traditional sinus surgery may be a long-term solution. Sinus surgery involves the cutting and removing of bone or tissue to open the nasal passage. Traditional surgery is completed in a hospital or surgical center.
• Balloon Sinuplasty
  Balloon sinuplasty offers a modern, minimally invasive option for individuals seeking long-term sinus relief without the recovery time of traditional surgery. It’s an advanced treatment many patients are choosing to help breathe easier and feel better faster. This modern treatment has been around since 2005 and has helped more than a half-million patients achieve sinus relief. Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive, FDA-cleared procedure widely used by ENT specialists to treat chronic sinusitis. According to a multicenter registry study of over 1,000 patients, approximately 95% reported symptom improvement and procedural success. This minimally invasive procedure is done from the comfort of the doctor’s office and allows patients to quickly get back to normal activity.
  This simple procedure inserts a tiny balloon into the blocked sinus passage, which is gently inflated to restore natural sinus flow. Opening and cleaning the sinus passages can help restore normal breathing and reduce sinus-related pressure and congestion. This minimally invasive procedure is typically completed in under an hour and has helped many patients experience meaningful sinus symptom improvement.