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Can Sinus Surgery Relieve Your Discomfort?

Find out when it might be time to consider getting sinus surgery.

A sinus infection will happen to many of us at some point during our lifetime, but what if the issues you are experiencing don’t seem to go Sinus Surgeryaway? If you have chronic sinusitis then chances are good that you’ve already turned to our Sun City and Sun City West, AZ, otolaryngologists for a proper diagnosis. While chronic sinusitis can often be treated through medication, lifestyle modifications and other more aggressive treatment options, it’s also important to understand when it might be time to consider getting sinus surgery.

It’s important to understand that sinus surgery isn’t the most common way to treat sinus problems. You’ll want to think of surgery as the final resort when other less invasive treatment options aren’t working. Many people are able to manage their chronic sinusitis with at-home care and medications; however, surgery may be the right approach for people dealing with long-term sinusitis.

Things to Consider

If you are someone who deals with recurring or severe sinus infections this can cause some serious blockages within the nasal cavity. This can also lead to other complications and health problems. In this case, surgery may be the best way to remove the blockage and to open up the sinuses to make breathing easier. By draining the sinuses, our Sun City and Sun City West, AZ, ENT doctor can prevent future sinus infections.

Before determining whether or not sinus surgery is right for you, you will first need to go through regular treatment for several weeks (up to 6 weeks) before determining that these at-home measures aren’t working and that you’ll require additional and more aggressive treatment. Some of these at-home treatment options include taking steroid nasal sprays and other prescription medications.

From there, we will run a CT scan of your sinuses to help us determine the cause of your infection. For example, if we discover that nasal polyps are causing your sinus problems we can remove them during surgery. We can also make sure that any infection that’s present doesn’t continue to spread.

Fortunately, endoscopic sinus surgery can remove the blockage without incisions or more invasive techniques, which means milder side effects and no downtime. Most people experience relief right away, with results lasting up to 2 years or more.

Are you dealing with chronic sinusitis in Sun City or Sun City West? Are you having trouble getting your sinus problems under control? If you said “yes” then it’s time to call Arizona Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians today.


Our Locations:

623-975-1660

14510 W. Shumway Dr. ,  Ste 101,  Sun City West, AZ 85375

10503 W. Thunderbird Blvd.,  Ste 104,  Sun City, AZ 85351

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