Would I benefit from sinus surgery?

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is generally intended for people with chronic sinus problems who do not respond to medical therapy alone. The diagnosis of chronic sinusitis must be based on an assessment by your doctor, as other problems can cause symptoms similar to those found with sinus disease. The majority of people with sinusitis do not require surgery. Their sinus symptoms can usually be treated with medicines alone. These include antibiotics, anti-allergy treatments, and other measures. The type of medical therapy used is based upon your doctor′s assessment of the cause of your sinus problems.

When medications fail to work, surgery is an option. Surgery may be needed if an infected or inflamed area does not improve with medicines alone or when symptoms return when treatments are stopped. There are other reasons that FESS is sometimes necessary, and you should discuss the need for sinus surgery with your doctor.

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