Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Sinusitis Treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, the air spaces around the nose, usually after a cold or allergy. It causes a blocked nose, facial pain or pressure, and thick nasal discharge. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, ENT specialists treat acute and chronic sinusitis with medicines and nasal care, and with sinus surgery when needed.
Symptoms
- Blocked or runny nose with thick yellow or green mucus
- Pain or pressure around the eyes, cheeks or forehead
- Reduced sense of smell
- Headache that is worse when bending forward
- Cough, especially at night
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Acute and chronic sinusitis
Acute sinusitis usually follows a cold and gets better within 2 to 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts more than 12 weeks and may be linked to allergies, nasal polyps or a bent nasal septum.
Diagnosis
The ENT specialist examines the nose, often with a thin camera (nasal endoscopy). A CT scan of the sinuses may be needed for chronic sinusitis or before surgery. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: nasal endoscopy and CT access]
Treatment
- Saline nasal rinses and steam inhalation
- Nasal steroid sprays and allergy treatment
- Antibiotics only when a bacterial infection is likely
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps that do not respond to medicines [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: FESS performed at Apex]
- Septoplasty to straighten a bent septum if it blocks the sinuses [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: VERIFY]
Our ENT team
Sinusitis treatment at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:
- Ashok Garje, MS (ENT)
- Preety Bernard, MS (ENT) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: Doctors page spells the name ‘Benard’]
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Sinus treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Seasonal allergies and pollution can make sinus problems worse; an ENT specialist nearby helps manage flare-ups. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sinusitis contagious?
Sinusitis itself is not usually contagious, but the cold virus that triggers it can be.
Do I need antibiotics for sinusitis?
Most sinusitis is viral and improves without antibiotics. Your doctor will prescribe them only if needed.
When is sinus surgery needed?
When chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps do not improve with several months of proper medical treatment.
Can sinusitis cause headaches?
Yes. Sinusitis can cause facial pain and headache, though many headaches blamed on sinuses are actually migraines.