Chronic sinusitis

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic Sinusitis Treatment at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi: Everything You Need to Know

What Is Chronic Sinusitis?

Chronic sinusitis is a condition that affects the paranasal sinuses – air-filled spaces in the skull behind the nose and eyes. When these sinuses become infected or inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus, which may lead to symptoms such as:

• Nasal congestion
• Difficulty breathing
• Facial pain or pressure
• Green or yellow nasal discharge
• Loss of sense of smell
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Fever

Chronic sinusitis can last for 12 weeks or more.

Causes

There are many possible causes of chronic sinusitis, including:

• Recurrent sinus infections
• Allergies
• Abnormal growths in the nose, such as nasal polyps
• Deviated nasal septum
• Chronic conditions, such as asthma or cystic fibrosis
• Smoking
• Weakened immune system

Diagnosis

At Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi, the doctor will examine your nose, ears and throat, and may request additional tests such as:

• X-ray of the sinuses
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Nasal endoscopy

Treatment

Management depends on the underlying cause. Treatments at SSMC include:

• Antibiotics: To treat bacterial infection
• Antihistamines: To reduce allergies
• Nasal sprays: To relieve nasal congestion
• Analgesics: To relieve pain
• Surgery To remove nasal polyps or correct a deviated septum

Tips to Prevent Chronic Sinusitis

• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid close contact with people who are unwell
• Avoid smoking
• Get sufficient sleep
• Follow a healthy diet
• Use a humidifier at home

Contact us

To find out more about chronic sinusitis, call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment here.