Medical articles of Sinusitis

When sinusitis can't be treated with medications, experts may suggest undergoing a balloon sinuplasty; a simple and straightforward procedure that safely opens up sinus drainage channels and relieves ...

Sinus surgery might sound scary but after a thorough, in-depth consultation prior to sinus surgery, there is very little chance of any complications. Thankfully sinus surgery is quite successful in an...

The sinuses can be affected by a number of problems, but when is a sinus operation needed? What is endoscopic sinus surgery? Join expert ENT surgeon Mr Julian Hamann and discover the dangers of sinusi...

The common cold is mild on its own, but in some cases a blocked nose can lead to further infections, turning into chronic sinusitis over time. Chronic sinusitis is a much more serious condition that c...

There's a reason it's called the common cold - we catch it so often we rarely stop to wonder whether our blocked nose could be anything else. But it's important to understand the rarer causes of a blo...

The sinuses are a connected system of hollow cavities in the skull. The largest sinus cavities are about an inch wide. Others are much smaller. They’re lined with soft, pink tissue called mucosa. Norm...

If you’re bothered by recurrent sinus infections and medication doesn’t seem to help, a balloon sinuplasty might be the answer. We spoke to Mr Abbad Toma, leading consultant ear, nose and throat (ENT)...

In cases where antibiotics, nasal drops, sprays and decongestants have failed to clear a sinus infection or problem (such as chronic sinusitis), it may be advisable to undergo surgery. Expert ENT surg...

Sometimes nasal drops, antibiotics and decongestants fail to clear a sinus infection, leaving them blocked. Expert ENT surgeon Mr Joe Marais discusses FESS, the procedure used for sinus surgery and wh...

Chronic rhinosinusitis can drastically affect quality of life, and while basic treatment is usually successful, sometimes referral to a specialist is necessary. Leading ENT surgeon Mr Ravinder Singh N...