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Swallowing Evaluations & Therapy

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Speech-Language Pathologist

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SINUS PROBLEMS MAY REQUIRE

A VISIT TO THE SPECIALIST

By: Todd A. Schneiderman, M.D. F.A.C.S.

Sinusitis is such a common prob-

lem that almost everyone has

experienced congestion, facial

pain and runny nose. Most will do

well with comfort measures only,

or a trip to the doctor for a course

of antibiotics. But what about

those who continue to experience

these symptoms, without relief,

for weeks or longer? When these

symptoms do not go away, what

else can be done?

Many cases of sinusitis, formally

called rhinosinusitis, are viral, and

comfort measures usually suffice.

Staying well hydrated by drinking

a lot of water, taking pain reliev-

ers, and getting rest is often all

that is needed. If a bacterial infec-

tion is present, antibiotics are

helpful. Fever, severe facial and

tooth pain, and dark, thickenened

mucous may indicate bacterial

infection. Antibiotics act against

these infections directly. But other

medicines help, too. Deconges-

tants can be used to help the

sinuses clear the infection more

quickly. Over the counter nasal

saline is used to wash the nose,

clearing the mucous and crusting

that can block the airway. This

also may help clear the infection

more rapidly. Some physicians will

prescribe nasal steroid sprays and

antihistamines as well. But these

treatments do not always work.

Other problems may be present

that can make these measures

less successful. The nasal septum,

the wall separating the left and

right nasal passages, may be

severely deviated, or twisted. This

can block air flow. Polyps may be

present, decreasing the natural

drainage of the sinuses. Underly-

ing inhalant allergy, to trees,

grass, mold, or dust, may play a

role. When the patient does not

follow an expected course of

improvement, other options must

Most patients are treated med-

ically for several weeks if they

don't get better with an initial

treatment. Surgery is considered

in the sinusitis patient after med-

ical measures are no longer of

benefit. This is directed to the

patient's specific nasal and sinus

anatomy, and may consist of

opening the sinus passages and

straightening the septum to open

the nasal airway. A sinus CT scan

is done prior to surgery to evalu-

ate the specific site of the prob-

lem. The surgery can be done as

an outpatient, with small tele-

scopes, through the nostrils.

Most patients find great relief fol-

lowing this procedure.

A bad cold is really a terrible expe-

rience. Although the facial pres-

sure, congestion and fatigue are

rarely life threatening, frequent

episodes can impair your quality

of life. Most people simply expect

to get over it, and feel better after

a few days. But some experience

these symptoms for weeks or

longer. For these patients, sinus

surgery can offer significant long

For more information and descrip-

tions of various nasal and sinus

conditions please look on the web

www.drschneiderman.com.

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