Sinus Infection Treatment
Sinus Infection Treatment In West Palm Beach
Is the sinus pain never ending? Has it become so chronic that you can’t get relief for more than a day or two? Suffering from chronic sinus pain makes life miserable because it can lead to fatigue and make everyday tasks difficult.
At West Palm Breathe Free, we specialize in getting our patients the long-term relief they deserve no matter how bad the sinus pain is.
I’m Tired Of Living With Sinus Pain
Your Symptoms May Be Worse Than You Realize
If you seem to be always suffering from sinus pain, we can help. Often, we don’t realize how much our pain is impacting our lives if we’ve been living with it for a while. Take our sinus quiz to see how bad your symptoms really are.
Take The QuizWhat Causes Sinusitis and Sinus Infections?
When the sinuses become inflamed and swollen it becomes difficult for mucus to drain. This leads to the multiplication of harmful foreign substances in the mucus, like bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
As these substances multiply they cause infection, increased swelling, and sinus pain. If you suffer from sinus infections throughout the year without any real relief, you may be suffering from chronic sinusitis.
Sinus Pain Treatment Options
At West Palm Breathe Free, we look at your unique symptoms and perform testing to diagnose the root cause of your sinus pain. We then develop a treatment plan for you that may include one of or a combination of the following:
Short-Term Treatment Options
Medication
Starting at the local pharmacy with some over-the-counter medication can work for people who are only suffering from one or two mild sinus infections per year. However, knowing what medication to choose can be difficult and a lot of medications come with unwanted side effects.
On top of that, if you are a chronic sufferer of sinus pain, you may not get lasting relief from medication.
At-Home Remedies
Another short-term solution for sinus pain is natural at-home remedies. Sometimes, going to the pharmacy is not an option and at-home treatment options can give short-term relief from painful symptoms.Again, natural remedies may be a good choice for someone who only suffers from a mild sinus infection once or twice a year. Some home remedies include:
- Humidifiers - Steam can effectively open up the sinus passages to bring back natural drainage.
- Staying Hydrated - Because our bodies are made up of mostly water, our immune systems work better when properly hydrated.
- Using a Warm/Cold Compress - Compresses can help reduce swelling and help the nasal passages to begin draining naturally again.
- Sinus Rinse/Neti Pot - Sinus rinses can be effective at rinsing out the sinuses to bring back natural drainage. However, you must make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions or you may cause further damage to the sinuses.
If you suffer from several long-lasting sinus infections each year, you may want to seek out one of our long-term treatment options.
Long-Term Treatment Options
Traditional Sinus Surgery
If you are suffering from chronic sinusitis, you may need traditional sinus surgery to treat the underlying cause of your infections. Traditional sinus surgeries can be painful, involve the removal of bone and tissue, and are only necessary for certain situations. Often, there is an alternative to surgery that will work for most patients.
Minimally-invasive, in-office alternatives are often safer, cheaper, and less painful.
Balloon Sinuplasty: The Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery Alternative
If you are looking for a long-term sinus pain treatment and want to avoid the costs and risks of traditional surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty may be an option for you. Since its FDA approval in 2005, Balloon Sinuplasty has given more than half a million patients relief from sinus pain without a painful recovery or other costs associated with surgery.
During the procedure, a small balloon catheter is inserted into the impacted sinus cavity and then inflated. This gently opens up the sinuses and gives you nearly instant relief.
I Want To Know More About Balloon SinuplastyWe Have A Sinus Pain Treatment That Will Work For You
Everyone is unique. That is why our board-certified team treats every patient as unique rather than just another number. We will work with your overall health needs to develop a treatment plan that will fit your lifestyle.
