Treatment options for Sinusitis include medication and surgery.
For Secondary Sinusitis, it is important to identify the inciting condition and to treat it.
Medications includes:
- Intranasal steroid sprays control the inflammation in the sinuses.
- Nasal decongestants and antihistamines may reduce nasal stuffiness and discharge.
- Antibiotics are used in cases of bacterial infection.
Surgery may be offered for sinusitis that does not respond to medication. The aim of surgery is to remove obstruction of the sinuses and to allow medication to penetrate into the sinuses.
New medications aimed at controlling the imbalances in the immune system (Immunologics) are constantly being developed for Chronic Sinusitis resistant to conventional treatment and surgery.