Our Team Can Provide Relief from Sinusitis

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A stuffy nose, trouble breathing and facial pressure aren’t just uncomfortable—they’re also symptoms of the number one reported chronic condition in the country. In the U.S., sinusitis affects more than 30 million people, and if you’re one of them, our sinus specialists at ENT NOW – Des Peres are here to help. We’ll determine the treatment that will best relieve your symptoms so you can get back to enjoying your daily life.

Do I Have Sinusitis?

Symptoms of this condition include:

  • Nasal congestion
  • Postnasal drip
  • Sore throat
  • Facial pressure
  • Loss of smell or taste
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Bad breath

How Long Does Sinusitis Last?

Acute sinusitis usually resolves within one week, and sinusitis that lasts more than 12 weeks is considered chronic.

What Causes Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is often the result of a cold or allergies. It can also be caused by nasal polyps, a deviated septum, facial trauma or complications from tumors or immune system disorders.

How Is Sinusitis Diagnosed and Treated?

Your doctor will begin by asking about the length and duration of your symptoms. They will also perform a physical exam focused on your nose and face for tenderness and looking inside your nose. The diagnostic process may also include imaging tests, allergy tests and cultures of nasal and sinus discharge.

If a diagnosis of sinusitis is made, our team will guide you through the next steps. Acute sinusitis will typically resolve on its own, and symptoms can be managed with:

  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Allergy medications
  • Saline nasal spray

For cases of chronic sinusitis, your doctor will work with you to explore treatment options, which may include treating underlying conditions like allergies or asthma, corticosteroid sprays to reduce inflammation in the sinuses or surgery to correct a deviated septum or remove nasal polyps. A procedure called balloon sinuplasty, which further opens the sinuses, may also be recommended.

Sinusitis symptoms can cause discomfort, but our team at ENT NOW – Des Peres is here to partner with you as you take the next steps in caring for your health. We’ll work together to make sure you find relief.