Acute Sinus Treatment - Cure Permanently In A Day

How to prepare for acute sinusitis treatment?

Your surgeon will recommend you a pre-operational examination to ensure that you are fit for the procedure and have no complications. 

Every individual’s condition is different, so your surgeon may recommend these instructions to be prepared for the treatment. 

1. Stop smoking, it can make your sinusitis worse. 
2. Quit tobacco and alcohol as well.
3. Stop taking medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin, etc. they may cause excessive bleeding during or after the surgery. 
4. Do fasting before midnight on the day of our surgery. 
5. Assure you have someone with you during hospitalization and drop you at home after the treatment.
6. Keep all the important documents, like insurance papers, your identity proofs, etc, with you before you are hospitalized. 

How to recover after acute sinusitis treatment?

Your surgeon will recommend some instructions to enhance your recovery speed and ensure your relief after sinusitis surgery. Some suggestions are mentioned below:

• Rinse your nose using nasal saline sprays every two to three hours after the surgery. 
• Start sinus irrigation with the sinus rinse kits to remove all the debris left behind.
• It is normal to have bloody discharge for the first few days after the procedure, but if you experience excessive bleeding, keep your head elevated and dab your nose with tissue or cotton. 
• If you are feeling sinus pressure after the surgery, do not take any other medicines apart from the ones prescribed by your doctor. . Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen. 
• Feeling tired is normal during the recovery process, so take proper rest. 
• Avoid strenuous activities like weightlifting, jogging, etc., as these activities may trigger bleeding.

Risks and complications associated with acute sinusitis treatment

As with any surgery, there are some risks and complications associated with sinusitis surgery, including:

• Excessive Bleeding: Minor bleeding is normal and expected during the surgery. In rare cases, excessive bleeding may occur in which your surgeon may have to pause the surgery. 
• Infection: There is a risk of infection caused by medical equipment. To reduce the risk, your surgeon will suggest you some antibiotics immidiately after the surgery. 
• Cerebrospinal fluid leak: The surgeon works on the ethmoid bone during the procedure. In case the bone gets injured it can result in CSF leakage. This is a very rare complication associated with the surgery. 
• Effect on eyes: The sinus is very close to the eyes, which creates a possibility of eye injury during the procedure. 
• Other risks may include changes in the sense of your smell.