The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the facial bones which when blocked cause sinusitis
Sinusitis can affect your sense of smell and taste.
Sinusitis is usually caused by a viral upper respiratory tract infection following a cold or flu. The sinuses can become secondarily infected by bacteria.
Most people with sinusitis will feel better within one week. Ways you can help relieve symptoms include:
If your symptoms do not improve with the above treatment after a few days, antibiotics may be required. Surgery is reserved for those patients where antibiotics are not effective. This includes FESS and Balloon Sinuplasty.
