Your Chronic Sinus Infections Won’t Resolve Themselves. Learn if Surgery is Your Only Option.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery from North Texas Sinus Center: ENT Specialist Serving Dallas with Quality Ear, Nose, and Throat Care
Congestion, constant runny noses, and the sinus pressure making your days miserable and nights sleepless deserve to come to an end. To stop chronic sinusitis from running your life and ruining your happiness, you need to take action.
You’ve come to the right place. North Texas Sinus Center specializes in providing long-term relief to those with ear, nose, and throat illnesses and conditions in the Dallas area. Led by Dr. Gilmore, we work with you to find the best permanent solution with the least amount of pain, recovery time, and risk.
Are you ready to undergo surgery to resolve your chronic sinusitis and the many symptoms? Sinus surgery is permanent and invasive. Make sure you absolutely need it before having tissue and bone removed from your nose.
When is severe Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Necessary?
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), is only needed when there is plumbing problem in your nose. The severity can be determined through a complete examination, including a CT scan. If you have yet to receive a full assessment of your symptoms and root causes of your sinusitis, surgery should not be on your to-do list.
Your sinus problems could be caused by a wide variety of issues, from allergies to a blockage in your sinus pathways. Each condition is likely to have multiple options to correct the issue without surgery.
Don’t settle for surgery if it’s not your only option. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Gilmore from North Texas Sinus Center today to learn if you can avoid surgery AND experience relief from a non-invasive or minimally-invasive surgery alternative.
What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Endoscopic sinus surgery, which is commonly recommended to resolve chronic sinusitis, is a procedure to surgically remove sinus blockages.
With knowledge of where the blockages are in the sinuses, the doctor will remove bone and/or tissue that is causing the blockage in your air pathways. With the help of an endoscope, which is placed inside your nose, tools are then used to cut through the tissue or bone.
After recovering from the procedure the patient should be able to breathe better out of their nose and avoid further complications associated with their sinus issues, including chronic sinusitis, congestion, and related symptoms.
What to Expect During Recovery
Full recovery from sinus surgery can take months, although you may experience relief and healing sooner. Immediate recovery includes healing from the cuts and removed tissue and can consist of pain, congestion, headaches, bleeding, and scabbing.
Scar tissue could complicate the effectiveness of your sinus surgery; scabs will need to be removed by your doctor through a process called debridement.
Want to know what you will be dealing with if sinus surgery is right for you? Learn more about sinus surgery recovery here.
Are you a candidate for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Is there a severe plumbing problem in your nose? If there is, causing infections and making your life miserable, you may be a candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery.
Candidates for sinus surgery also include those who:
- Have difficulty getting air and breathing through their nose
- Snore frequently
- Have air only coming through one nostril
To discover if you’re a candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery with Dr. Gilmore, schedule an appointment at North Texas Sinus Center today.
Are you looking for an alternative solution for your nasal issues? Explore your options with North Texas Sinus Center and Dr. Gilmore below.
Sinus Surgery Alternatives
Don’t let your fear of surgery prevent you from experiencing relief. Non-invasive and minimally-invasive options include:
Surgery can bring you relief, but it isn’t your only option. Learn more about your alternatives here.