Is Surgery The Only Option For Sinusitis?
Brief Answer:
Surgery is not compulsory
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Surgery is not compulsory for all cases of sinusitis and most of the cases can be managed with medications.
A variety of medications ranging from antibiotics, saline irritations to steroid sprays can be used. This depends on the patients symptoms and examination findings.
However in severe and refractory cases it may be advisable to get operated.
hope I have clarified your doubt.
take care
Surgery is not compulsory
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Surgery is not compulsory for all cases of sinusitis and most of the cases can be managed with medications.
A variety of medications ranging from antibiotics, saline irritations to steroid sprays can be used. This depends on the patients symptoms and examination findings.
However in severe and refractory cases it may be advisable to get operated.
hope I have clarified your doubt.
take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj