Sinusitis treatment and endoscopic sinus surgery in Bangalore

Most sinusitis improves with medical treatment. Surgery is considered only when symptoms persist despite proper treatment, or when a structural problem such as a deviated septum or polyps blocks drainage.

Medical treatment first

Treatment usually starts with saline irrigation, steroid nasal sprays, allergy control and, when an infection is present, a short course of antibiotics. A nasal endoscopy in clinic shows exactly what is blocking the nose.

When surgery helps

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) opens the sinus drainage pathways through the nostrils, with no external cuts. It is often combined with septoplasty to straighten the nasal septum.

• Symptoms for more than 12 weeks despite treatment
• Nasal polyps
• Deviated septum causing blockage
• Repeated acute sinus infections

Recovery

Most patients go home within a day and return to desk work in about a week. Saline rinses and follow-up endoscopic cleaning help healing.

Frequently asked questions

Can chronic sinusitis be treated without surgery?

In most cases yes. Surgery is reserved for persistent disease or structural blockage.

Is sinus surgery painful?

It is done under anaesthesia through the nostrils. Discomfort afterwards is usually mild and controlled with simple medicines.

Is sinus surgery covered by insurance?

Medically necessary sinus surgery is generally covered by health insurance. Check the policy terms with the hospital desk.