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Surgeries to treat subactute sinus

If medication or conservative therapies fail to resolve the symptoms of subacute sinusitis, surgery may become necessary. Listed below are the 3 most commonly performed surgeries for subacute sinusitis: 

1. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): It is the most common surgery for treating sinusitis. It widens the passage between your nose and the sinus to remove the infected bone so the mucus can drain out easily. 
2. Balloon Sinuplasty: It is a minimally invasive procedure to treat sinus. In this process, the surgeon inserts a deflated balloon into the nasal cavity and inflates it to drain out the mucus and clear the passage. 
3. Caldwell Luc Surgery: In certain cases, the Caldwell Luc Surgery may be necessary when other treatments have failed to provide relief. This surgery involves opening a new airway in the maxillary sinus behind the neck, which is where your sinuses are located.

How to prepare for subacute sinusitis surgery?

Before initiating the procedure, your surgeon will give you some instructions to be followed before surgery. Here are some instructions you may recieve: 

• Quit smoking, tobacco and alcohol consumption. These habits can worsen your sinus. 
• Do not take NSAIDs medications like Apirin, Ibuprofen, Warfarin, etc without doctor’s recommendation. 
• Don’t start or stop any medications on your own without consulting the doctor. 
• Don’t eat or drink anything before the surgery. It may cause complications with anesthesia. 
• Bring an attendant during hospitalization. 
• Keep all the important things handy such as your identity proof, insurance documents, etc. 

How to recover after subacute sinusitis surgery?

Subacute sinusitis surgery is a day care procedure i.e, you won’t be required to stay overnight in the hospital. After the surgery, follow-up care is important to monitor the recovery process. 

Here are some tips that will help you recover fast after subacute sinusitis surgery: 

• You should avoid strenuous activities which can elevate your blood pressure such as boxing, weight lifting, running etc. 
• Don’t take over the counter medications like aspirin without a doctor’s recommendation. 
• Keep your nasal passages moist with the saline sprays. 
• Avoid nose blowing for the initial one or two weeks after the surgery. 
• Keep your head elevated with two or three pillows while lying down. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, it may give pressure on your sinus or may induce bleeding or other complications. 

Risks and complications associated with subacute sinusitis surgery

• Excessive Bleeding: It is normal and expected to experience minor bleeding during surgery. Your surgeon may need to pause the surgery if excessive bleeding occurs in rare cases. 
• Infection: The use of medical equipment carries the risk of infection. Your surgeon may prescribe antibiotics immediately following surgery in order to reduce these risks. 
• Cerebrospinal fluid leak: During the procedure, the surgeon works on the ethmoid bone. There’s a chance the bone may get injured and 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, numbness in teeth etc.