Sinus Infection Treatment

Easley Head and Neck Surgery also offers state-of-the-art, in-office Balloon Sinuplasty under local anesthesia with some mild sedation.

Do I Have A Sinus Infection?

A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinitis, is present when your nasal cavities become inflamed. This inflammation causes the tissues in your nasal cavities to swell which prevents drainage and results in an infection.

You might have a sinus infection if you’re experiencing several of the most common symptoms, which can include:

• Bad breath
• Coughing
• Fatigue or feeling tired
• Fever
• Headaches
• Nasal discharge
• Postnasal drip
• Sinus pressure
• Stuffy nose

Many times, these symptoms are a sign that something is happening in your body, and it may need help to resolve. Find out if your symptoms are caused by a sinus infection by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Saccogna.

How Can I Get Rid of It? Sinus Infection Treatments

There are many sinus infection treatment options. The treatment that will work best for you depends on your body, the type of sinusitis you’re dealing with (acute, recurrent, chronic, allergic, fungal), the cause of your sinus infection, and your wants and needs.

Sinus infection treatments that may be an option for your sinusitis include:

• Antibiotics - Although a short-term solution, antibiotics can help you overcome a single sinus infection. They attack the bacteria that lead to your infection but do not address its root cause. These medications also come with additional risks.
• Balloon Sinuplasty - Balloon Sinuplasty is a procedure that can be performed in our offices in under an hour. A small balloon is placed in your blocked sinus pathway, inflated, and removed. The result is an open sinus pathway that allows drainage, preventing bacteria from building up and causing sinusitis. Hundreds of thousands of sinusitis sufferers have put an end to their recurrent or chronic sinusitis with Balloon Sinuplasty. Could you?
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Endoscopic sinus surgery is a popular treatment for chronic or recurrent sinusitis that is caused by a permanent problem with your nose. Endoscopic sinus surgery is an invasive procedure that can take weeks or months to fully heal. It is a permanent procedure that includes removing bone and tissue in your nose to prevent further blockages that lead to sinus infections.
• Nasal Sprays - Nasal sprays are another short-term treatment option that use medication to reduce the swelling in your sinuses. This can bring drainage back to your sinuses temporarily, which can provide you with relief from symptoms and resolve a single sinus infection. If overused, you may become reliant on nasal sprays and the medications applied to your sinuses.