Sinus Surgery for Chronic Sinusitis: Is It Right for You?

Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates is a dedicated team of ear, nose, and throat doctors serving Doylestown, Lansdale, and Sellersville, PA. We help patients with chronic sinusitis in Doylestown find relief from symptoms with treatments including sinus surgery. Read more about sinus surgery and make an appointment today to see if we recommend surgical treatment for your sinusitis.

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis is different than a typical sinus infection. Sinuses can become infected by viruses, bacteria, or allergens. This causes inflammation and swelling in the sinuses, along with symptoms like congestion, post-nasal drip, headaches, facial pain and pressure, and difficulty breathing.

Some infections can clear independently, but sinusitis becomes chronic when you have sinus symptoms for 12 weeks or longer. If you are still struggling with symptoms after this long, you should see your ENT to be diagnosed with chronic sinusitis.

When Do I Need Sinus Surgery?

Depending on your case, your otolaryngologist may recommend more conservative measures first to see if we can ease your symptoms without surgery. In mild cases of sinusitis, patients can benefit from antihistamine medications and nasal sprays. However, suppose you have large polyps that have formed in the sinuses, a deviated septum, or continue to have symptoms after various treatments. In that case, sinus surgery may be the best treatment for you. We specialize in:

• Rhinoplasty can correct a deviated septum that is exacerbating sinusitis symptoms.
• Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic procedure that helps expand the inflamed airways for proper drainage and easier breathing.
• Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive procedure during which your doctor can remove nasal polyps and any blockages in the sinuses.

If you have chronic sinusitis, make an appointment so we can determine the best treatment for your case.

Book An Appointment Now

Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates, our otolaryngologists help patients with chronic sinusitis in Doylestown, Lansdale, and Sellersville, PA, find relief from symptoms so they can breathe easily. Contact us for an appointment with an ENT:

• Doylestown, PA, by calling (215) 348-1152
• Lansdale, PA, by calling (215) 368-5290
• Sellersville, PA, by calling (215) 453-8900

Call today.