What are nasal sinuses: they are air-filled cavity in the skull and are connected to the nose
What is the function of sinuses?
It helps to lighten the weight of the skull, produce mucus, help in keeping the moisture of the air we breathe through the nose and help in speech resonance
What is Functional endoscopic sinus surgery?
it is a surgical procedure under general anesthesia, where the doctor will open and clean your sinuses from any inflammation or infection
How Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is done?
done through the nose, by using an endoscope without external cuts.
When I should do functional endoscopic sinus surgery ?
Your doctor will discuss with you the decision for surgery and may offer the procedure in case of recurrent sinus infection or in case of nasal allergy with or without nasal polyps that did not improve on medication
What to expect after your surgery?
You may have silastic sheet (plastic sheets) inside the nose
You may have packs in your nose to be removed after 24hours by your doctor
You may feel nasal blockage and reduce in smell sensation in first few days
You may notice blood stained secretions in the first few days
Written card with your appointment will be given before you go home.
At Home:
Sleep in 45 degrees in first 48 hours
You can eat a normal diet and drink lots of fluid
Avoid water to go inside the nose
Avoid direct trauma to nose
When sneezing open the mouth
Avoid any allergen and strong smells (that may cause you to sneeze)
Avoid blowing your nose
Avoid hot steamy water during shower
You can drive normally unless you feel dizzy and unsteady
Avoid Sajood in pray until approved by your doctor
Avoid heavy exercise
Avoid lifting heaving weight for 6 weeks
Avoid Direct sun exposure
Take medication as directed.
** when to come to emergency: (Hamad General Hospital)
- Large epistaxis (nasal bleeding), not responding to first aid (pinching of the nose for 5min, with head bend forward)
- Change in vision (inability to see clearly, or change in color vision)
- CONTINOUS clear secretion from the nose
- Direct trauma to nose
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