Sinusitis is a common condition in which the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen Signs and symptoms Day and night cough ,Purulent nasal discharge ,Nasal airway obstruction ,Headache,irritability ,Facial pain , Fever ,Postnasal drip. To know more please check our website - https://www.trisenseent.com/ent-treatments/sinusitis-and-polyps

1. SINUSITIS
AND
POLYPS
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2. Sinusitis is a common
condition in which the
cavities around nasal
passages (sinuses) become
inflamed and swollen
Sinusitis
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3. Types of Sinusitis
Acute < 1 month
Subacute 1-3 month
Chronic > 3 month
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4. Day and night cough
Purulent nasal discharge
Nasal airway obstruction
Headache,irritability
Facial pain
Fever
Postnasal drip
Signs and symptoms
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5. Risk factors
1.The common cold
2.Cystic fibrosis
3. Immunodeficiency
4. Nasal foreign body
5.Cold air
6.Rhinitis Anything that blocks
mucus
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6. Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous
growths on the lining of your nasal passages or
sinuses.
Polyps
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7. Polyps Symptoms
Small nasal polyps may not cause symptoms.
Larger growths of nasal polyps can
Block your nasal passages
Lead to breathing problems
A lost sense of smell and
frequent infections.
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8. Common Signs and Symptoms
Chronic Sinusitis with Nasal Polyps
A runny nose
Persistent stuffiness
Decreased or absent sense of smell
Loss of sense of taste
Facial pain or headache
Pain in your upper teeth
A sense of pressure over your forehead and face
Snoring
Frequent nosebleeds
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9. When to see a
doctor ?
Sudden worsening of your symptoms
Severe swelling around your eyes
Inability to tip your head forward
S Y M P T O M S O F
C H R O N I C S I N U S I T I S
A N D N A S A L P O L Y P S
A R E S I M I L A R
Serious trouble breathing
Y O U R S Y M P T O M S
L A S T M O R E T H A N
1 0 D A Y S ?
Reduced vision or limited ability to move
your eyes
Severe headache and high fever
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10. Prevention
Manage allergies and asthma.
Avoid nasal irritants.
Practice good hygiene.
Humidify your home.
Use a nasal rinse
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11. NO MORE WORRIES...
Are you suffering with
Sinusitis and Polyps ?
Dr. Shalini Balakrishnan
MBBS DLO MRSPH MHA
Book an appointment with our most experienced
Dr. Shalini Balakrishnan
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12. Contact Us
PHONE NUMBER
+91 95138 14841
TriSense ENT & Allergy Centre
44/8, Opposite Brigade Millenium Gate,
RBI Layout, JP Nagar 7th phase,
Bangalore -560078, India
Above: Rolls on wheels restaurant
Opposite: Ganesh Party Shop and SBI
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