KIMS Oman provides total care for chronic and acute sinusitis
Date
8/14/2016 1:13:41 AM
(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat-
The ENT department at KIMS Oman Hospital offers highly effective
treatment for sinusitis, an chronic or acute condition occurring in both adults and children. The department also provides specialised care for recurrent sinusitis.
Sinusitis is one of the commonly annoying conditions that affects millions across the world, irrespective of their age. It is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the linings of sinuses, the small air-filled cavities behind the cheekbones and forehead. The swollen linings block the passages through which mucus drains into the nose. The reasons that cause sinusitis are as common and frequent as the condition itself. A cold or flu virus can cause sinusitis when it spreads to the sinuses. Bacteria can cause sinusitis, but only in a very few cases. A tooth infection or fungal infection can also lead to sinus inflammation in some extremely rare situations. Sinusitis, one of the commonly prevalent health conditions, exhibits a number of symptoms including headache, fever, green or yellow discharge from the nose, blocked nose, toothache, bad breath, pain and tenderness around the cheeks, eyes or forehead etc. For children, symptoms include irritability, breathing through the mouth, difficulty in feeding and presence of a nasal sound while speaking. There are various treatments for sinusitis. These include remedial measures undertaken at home, medication including antibiotics and a relatively simpler surgery called functional endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic cases; the procedure improves the drainage of mucus from sinuses by removing any tissues that block the affected sinus or opening the passages wide. Any severe chronic sinusitis condition can be managed effectively with this surgery and regular follow-up. Dr Srinivas Bapu KR, ENT specialist, KIMS Oman Hospital, said, 'Our ENT department is fully equipped to treat all kinds of sinusitis conditions. We provide advice on home remedies and prescribe regular medication, antibiotics or corticosteroids according to the stage and severity of the condition. We also have the latest technology to assist us in carrying out surgical procedure to cure some chronic sinusitis cases.' It has been noted that some health conditions and habits can make sinusitis chronic, including allergies, asthma, hay fever, growths inside the nose, poor immunity and smoking. Controlling these factors can improve the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis can be completely cured. If the symptoms do not improve after a week, it is advisable to consult an ENT specialist and seek expert help. Proper treatment and follow-up ensure total relief from this disturbing health condition, guaranteeing absolute comfort.