Sinus
Rediscover Comfort with Our Sinus Care Service
Sinusitis, better known as a sinus infection, occurs when the tissue lining of the sinuses swells or becomes inflamed as a result of an infection caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus.
The cause of sinusitis may be a bacterial infection, a virus or a deviated septum.
Examples of sinus and nasal conditions:
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Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
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Acute and chronic sinusitis
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Nasal polyps
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Deviated nasal septum
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Inferior turbinate hypertrophy
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Smell disorders
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Nasal tumours
Our Specialization
Dr Ong’s expertise is in the medical and surgical management of nasal and sinus conditions. He is well versed in primary and revision sinus surgeries for conditions that are not responsive to medical treatment. He performs nasal airway surgery for blocked nose, or as part of the surgical strategy for snoring. He also works closely with the on-site respiratory physician to provide a one-stop service for those with concomitant lung conditions, such as asthma.
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Symptoms
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A sinus infection typically happens in adults following a cold that does not get better after five to seven days.
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Symptoms include:
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Cough (typically at night)
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Fever
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Headache
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Sore throat and postnasal drip
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Nasal stuffiness and discharge
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Fatigue and feeling ill
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Bad breath and loss of smell
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Pressure-like pain behind the eyes, toothache, or sensitivity in the face
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Acute Sinusitis
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Acute sinusitis is the short-term inflammation of the tissues that line and surround the sinuses. The sinusitis symptoms last less than four weeks. Acute sinusitis often begins as a common cold with symptoms that fade within a week to 10 days. Some people develop a bacterial infection.
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Chronic Sinusitis
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Chronic sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed for more than 12 weeks, despite treatment with medications. This condition may be caused by an infection, a deviated nasal septum, or growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps). Chronic sinusitis usually affects young and middle-aged adults. Children are rarely diagnosed with chronic sinusitis.
Complications from sinusitis include: meningitis, other infections, loss of sense of smell, and vision problems.
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Sinusitis Treatment & Management
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An acute sinusitis infection may clear up without treatment even if it’s bacterial. If your bacterial acute sinusitis worsens, treatment with an antibiotic can reduce the duration of acute sinusitis. Other treatment options include decongestants, nasal spray, over-the-counter medications, and sinus saline rinses.
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In extreme cases where treatment or medication for chronic sinusitis is ineffective, sinus surgery may be an option. Endoscopic sinus surgery requires the doctor to use a thin, flexible tube with an attached light to explore the sinus passages.
The doctor may use various instruments to remove tissue or trim away a polyp that is blocking a nasal blockage.
