What are the symptoms of chronic sinusitis?

Sinusitis, also known as sinusitis, is a very common ear, nose and throat condition. Sinuses are air-filled cavities that open from the nasal cavity. When these cavities become inflamed, fluid can accumulate in them, and the mucous membrane of the cavity becomes inflamed and swollen. This condition is called sinusitis.

Nasal polyps are benign overgrowths of the nasal mucosa, often resembling polyps. Nasal polyps can occur in the nasal cavity and sinuses. Watery, jelly-like formations may occur in both nasal cavities, even filling the whole cavity.

– sore throat
– pain around the eyes, face, nose or forehead, tenderness, swelling
– nasal congestion
– difficulty breathing
– reduced sense of smell and taste
– coughing
– bad breath
– tiredness

What are the solutions for chronic sinusitis?

In the case of chronic, non-healing sinusitis, nasal polyposis, surgery is recommended, always determined by an ENT specialist.

The surgical treatment of the disease is performed by endoscopic surgery (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: FESS), which enlarges the natural openings between the nasal cavity and the sinus in the lower or middle nasal passage, thus allowing the cavities to ventilate.

The purpose of endoscopic sinus surgery

Nasal polyp surgery aims to clear the nasal cavity and passages, so that nasal breathing and ventilation of the sinuses is restored. Medication is needed to prevent the development of new polyps. With advances in imaging, CT, MRI and surgical techniques, and the advent of increasingly effective drugs, nasal polyps are now less likely to recur.

How is the surgery done?

The surgery is performed endoscopically, so no external skin incision is needed. The surgeon performs the planned operation on the anatomical structures of the nose with the help of a special optical instrument, the endoscope, inserted through the nostrils, under the control of the eye. He opens the fibrous cells from the inside of the nose, removes diseased mucous membranes that are no longer able to heal themselves, including polyps if present, and frees and dilates the natural oral cavities of the paranasal sinuses. The surgeon operates with microsurgical instruments alongside the endoscope, and at the end of the operation, depending on the bleeding, a tampon may be placed in the nose, but this is not common. In a sinus endoscopy (sinuscopy), a thicker puncture instrument (trocar) is passed through the anterior or lateral (side) bony wall of the sinus, through which an endoscope can be inserted into the sinus.

Possible complications of the procedure
  • bleeding from the nose or mouth
  • eye and vision damage
  • purple swelling of the tissues around the eyes
  • intracranial complications (brain injury, brain infection) – rare. However, it is important to note that failure to treat chronic sinusitis can in itself lead to serious problems, such as infection of the brain or eye.
What is included in the surgery?

Our surgical prices are indicative, we always give an individual quote!

  • preoperative anaesthesia
  • doctor-assistant costs
  • days of care recommended by the specialist and included in the patient information leaflet
  • the cost of anaesthesia
  • surgical and nursing staff
  • the cost of radiological monitoring during the hospital stay, the cost of laboratory tests required according to the protocol
  • the cost of the tissue
  • parking for the patient’s escort during the period of arrival and departure of the patient
  • a lockable locker and safe
  • broadband internet access
  • meals three times a day, five times a day if required (specific requirements will be taken into account: vegetarian meals, other sensitivities, etc.)
  • post-operative physiotherapy during your stay in hospital
  • one post-operative suture removal or control (in case of complications, additional free control appointments will be provided)
  • 24-hour a day medical and nursing supervision
  • necessary medication during your stay in hospital and on the day of discharge
  • use of towels, slippers and bathrobe
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