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Sinus infections bring pain and misery to millions of Americans. When the condition is chronic or recurs frequently and medications do little to provide relief, then sinus surgery is often recommended. There are a couple of different procedures available, each with the same goal in mind: to remove nasal obstructions and enlarge the sinus openings, enabling drainage of fluids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sinus surgery is far more commonplace now than in the past. Advances in medicine have led to procedures that are minimally invasive with little risk for complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the patient, there are several surgical sinus procedures available. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each surgical procedure requires a different recovery period. Patients who undergo FESS or image guided surgery can expect to recover after three to five days. They should refrain from strenuous physical activity during this period and may need to change dressings and take pain medication. Balloon sinuplasty involves no cutting of tissue or bone, and patients generally recover more quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor can advise which sinus surgery is best for you based upon your symptoms and unique condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We rely on the mechanical action of the saline water to remove blood clots, crusting and debris to help in the healing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use distilled, filtered or boiled water. Use 1\/3 of solution for one irrigation 3 times\/day When irrigating, lean forward over sink, and use enough force to cleanse the nose and sinuses. We rely on the mechanical action of the water to remove blood clots, crusting and debris to help in the healing process. You should aim toward the back of your head, as well as the top of the back of your head when irrigating your nose. You should irrigate for at least three weeks postoperatively, although some people find that irrigating on a regular basis indefinitely is very helpful in preventing sinus infections.<\/p>\n\n\n
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder)
1 quart of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will need to buy a rubber ear bulb syringe or a squeeze bottle.<\/strong>
(Your local pharmacy carries NeilMed squeeze bottles and premeasured salt\/soda sachets.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTIONS FOR IRRIGATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CLEANING OF SUPPLIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n