What causes sinusitis
- Fluid builds up in the air-filled sinuses, letting germs grow
- Most sinus infections are caused by viruses
- Some are caused by bacteria
- It often follows a cold
Sinusitis Without Polyps Treatment
Blocked nose, facial pain and a sinus headache after a cold? Our ENT specialists diagnose and treat sinusitis without polyps with effective, evidence-based care.
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Sinusitis without polyps treatment
Sinusitis is present when the tissue lining the sinuses becomes swollen or inflamed. It happens as the result of an inflammatory reaction or an infection from a virus, fungus or bacteria.
It often develops after an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold. Consult Dr. Gouda Ramesh, our ENT specialist in Kukatpally, for sinusitis treatment in Hyderabad.
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Symptoms
Symptoms of sinusitis
If you have a persistent cold and develop the signs below, you may have sinusitis:
Green or yellow discharge from the nose
A blocked nose
Pain and tenderness around the cheeks, eyes or forehead
A sinus headache
A fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or more
Toothache
A decreased sense of smell
Bad breath (halitosis)
Causes & Risk Factors
What causes sinusitis
Here is what causes it, what raises your risk, and how it is diagnosed:
Risk factors
- A previous cold
- Seasonal allergies
- Smoking and second-hand smoke
- Structural problems such as nasal polyps
- A weak immune system or immune-weakening drugs
How it is diagnosed
- Based on your symptoms after a cold
- Examination of the nose
- A CT scan if initial treatment fails
Treatment
How sinusitis without polyps is treated
Initial treatment includes nasal saline irrigation and topical intranasal corticosteroids. Oral antibiotics, oral corticosteroids, antihistamines and leukotriene receptor antagonists may also be considered, depending on your case.
A CT scan is needed if initial treatment fails, to look more closely at the sinuses and plan the next step.
Treatment options
- Nasal saline irrigation
- Intranasal corticosteroid sprays
- Oral antibiotics if bacterial
- Oral corticosteroids
- Antihistamines or leukotriene receptor antagonists
When to see your ENT specialist
Please book an appointment promptly if:
- Symptoms last more than 10 days or keep getting worse
- You have a high fever
- You have severe facial pain or swelling
- You get repeated sinus infections
- Symptoms are not improving with initial treatment
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FAQs
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Common questions about sinusitis without polyps treatment.
It is inflammation or infection of the sinus lining without nasal polyps, often following a cold, causing a blocked nose, facial pain and a sinus headache.
Initial treatment includes saline nasal irrigation and intranasal corticosteroid sprays, with oral antibiotics, corticosteroids, antihistamines or leukotriene receptor antagonists if needed.
Sinusitis develops when fluid builds up in the sinuses and germs grow. Most infections are viral, some are bacterial or fungal, and it often follows a cold.
Risk factors include a previous cold, seasonal allergies, smoking or second-hand smoke, structural problems such as nasal polyps, and a weak immune system.
See a doctor if symptoms last more than 10 days or worsen, you have a high fever, severe facial pain or swelling, repeated infections, or no improvement with initial treatment.
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