Sinus Management

How do you treat recurrent sinusitis?

Management of chronic sinusitis all depends on the cause of your recurrent infections. Often times, continuously prescribing antibiotics does not address the underlying problem with your sinuses, resulting in minimal long term benefit. Basically there are three additional ways of treating recurrent sinus disease:

1. Identify Underlying Cause

For any medical condition, one must first find out the underlying cause of your disease not just treat the symptoms. For instance, if you have recurrent sinusitis because of a clogged sinus opening, treating your recurrent sinusitis with antibiotics will not result in a long term solution.

2. Allergy Management

Allergies may be a cause of seasonal sinusitis. Dr. Pasha will screen for allergies as a source of your sinusitis and treat you appropriately.

3. In-Office Procedures

Dr. Pasha has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques for nasal congestion and recurrent sinusitis. He has become a leading pioneer in some of these techniques. For those of you who have constant nasal congestion there is a minimally invasive procedure that addresses the most common source of nasal obstruction: the turbinates. Dr. Pasha may consider an in-office turbinate reduction with little to no recovery time. Dr. Pasha also offers in-office Balloon Sinuplasty™ to address your sinuses.

4. Surgical Solutions

If you are one who suffers from chronic or repeat sinus infections and desire long-term results you may be a candidate for various surgical methods including endoscopic sinus surgery and septoplasties. Sinus surgery is designed to “unblock” the sinus opening, remove diseased sinus mucosa (lining), and drain the infection. Dr. Pasha is trained in the latest surgical techniques including Balloon Sinuplasty™, intraoperative stereotacting guidance systems, and other minimally invasive methods.