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...
Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao is a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries.