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This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. Nasal and Sinus Cultures Sinusitis is a very common infection disease that affects many people worldwide affecting both children and adults. Its incidence increases every year and currently, approximately 1 in 8 Indians suffer from Chronic Sinusitis. Sinusitis diagnosis involves many methods, nasal and sinus cultures being one, others being endoscopic examination, X-ray, CT & MRI scan, and allergy tests. Nasal and sinus cultures help your sinus specialist establish which microorganism is responsible for your sinusitis. Sinusitis leads to a considerable decrease in the quality of life of these patients and has a strong economic impact on the active population. The importance of proper diagnosis cannot be overemphasized. Identifying the precise microorganisms involved in t...

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. Home remedies for Sinusitis Home remedies for sinusitis when used along with proper medication can provide some relief in managing the symptoms of sinusitis. Though home remedies help improve symptoms, they must be adopted only after consulting a sinus specialist. Do not neglect the symptoms and delay consultation if you have recurring episodes of sinusitis. Delayed consultation can make your sinusitis chronic. In rare cases it can also lead to fatal situations. Nasal irrigation using neti pot Saltwater can help keep sinuses moist and clear out mucus & infection from the sinuses. If you are suffering from either acute or chronic sinusitis, nasal irrigation can relieve your symptoms. Using a neti pot is pretty simple – Always use distilled or boiled water to prepare your ...

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. Is it possible to cure sinusitis through medication without involving surgery? Do antibiotics work for sinusitis? – These are some of the commonly asked questions regarding Sinusitis and medication. As we have explained in detail in our previous article on the Causes of Sinusitis, the treatment plan depends entirely on what is causing Sinusitis in an individual. For example, if the cause of sinusitis is bacterial or allergy, medication may be of some help, whereas if sinusitis is caused due to structural abnormalities such as deviated septum, surgery would be the only way of treatment. In this article, we will explain the possible medication for sinusitis. We have an entire section dedicated to the various surgical options here . The best sinusitis treatment is generally a co...

 What is chronic sinusitis in children? Chronic sinusitis presentation in children is very different from that in adults. Chronic sinusitis is sinusitis persisting for more than 12 weeks, i.e. three months. These patients should be under the care of an ENT surgeon. They get temporary relief from using prescribed medicines or complete relief, but symptoms recur once the medication is stopped. The sinuses are air pockets in the skull around the nose and eyes. There are five pairs of sinuses – Maxillary (behind cheeks), Frontal (behind the forehead), Anterior and posterior ethmoids (between eyes in the front and back), Sphenoids (back part of the head just above the pharynx). The sinuses below the eyes (Maxillary sinuses) and the sinuses between the eyes (ethmoid sinuses) develop as early as birth. They slowly enlarge and reach the adult size by mid to late teens. These sinuses produce a thin slimy fluid called mucus 24×7, and this keeps getting cleared to the back of the nose. Mucus ...

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. In this article: X-Ray & CT Scan for diagnosing sinusitis, X-Ray Limitations, CT Scan Advantages. X-Ray and CT Scan in diagnosing Sinusitis X-ray and CT Scan are imaging techniques used to visualize the details of your sinuses. Though both use radio waves, the amount of information provided by a CT scan is way more than what an X-ray provides. The difference is as significant as a 2D photograph vs a 3D model. It is also important to understand this difference as there is some misinformation about why a CT scan is required for simple symptoms such as nasal congestion! Hope this article helps you appreciate how CT scan can be a useful tool for inaccurate diagnosis and thereby effective treatment. X-ray and CT scan are 70 years apart. It might not sound like a long period, ...

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. In this article: Nasal Endoscopy | Process | Is it Painful? | Indications Risks Nasal Endoscopy Book an appointment with Dr.GVK Chaitanya Rao the leading ENT Specialist in India . Let’s know what is Nasal Endoscopy, Process, Risks & What would be the Nasal Endoscopy cost in Hyderabad. Nasal endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to examine the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses. This procedure allows the direct evaluation of the nasal mucosa, taking samples (biopsies, cytology, cultures) under visual control and performing surgical procedures such as extraction of polyps or foreign bodies. Process It is an outpatient procedure that must be performed by an Otolaryngologist (ENT specialist), a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of d...