Treatment
We generally start treating sinus and allergy issues beginning with the least invasive or disruptive option, and progressing to most invasive (or surgery) if necessary. Because these are not typically life-threatening issues, we really don’t “have to” do anything. We prefer to educate patients and allow them to decide how far to go with therapy. We certainly do not want to make the treatment worse than the disease.
- Plan A includes the medical therapy options described in the links below. This always includes nasal saline irrigations and usually includes a topical nasal steroid spray.
- Plan B is comprehensive allergy testing and treatment.
- Plan C is surgery. We are the most qualified surgeons in the region and offer state-of-the-art sinus surgery, and nasal surgery when necessary.
- Nasal Washes/Rinses
Rinsing nasal passages with saline solutions is very effective in removing irritants.
- Medications
Options considered for treating allergy and sinus problems include over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Other Measures
Many other methods for treating sinus problems have been suggested.
- Surgery
Nasal and sinus surgery usually serves to accomplish up to three goals
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