Sinus problems can cause persistent nasal congestion, facial pressure, headaches, difficulty breathing through the nose, and reduced quality of sleep. For some people, symptoms develop during a common cold and resolve within days. Others experience repeated episodes or long-lasting inflammation that interferes with work, daily activities, and overall comfort. Seeking Sinus treatment Mumbai can help identify the underlying cause of these symptoms and determine suitable treatment options, from medication and allergy management to specialised procedures when necessary.

Seeking appropriate Sinus treatment Mumbai can help identify the underlying cause and determine the most suitable approach to relief. Treatment may include medication, saline nasal irrigation, allergy management, or endoscopic surgery for selected patients with persistent sinus disease.

Dr. Shama Kovale, Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, has more than 23 years of clinical and surgical experience in ENT care, including endoscopic procedures and the management of complex nasal and airway conditions. A specialist assessment can help patients understand their symptoms and explore appropriate treatment options.

What Is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is inflammation of the tissues lining the sinuses, which are air-filled spaces around the nose, forehead, cheeks, and eyes. Healthy sinuses produce mucus that drains through small openings into the nasal cavity. When the lining becomes inflamed, drainage may be impaired, leading to congestion, pressure, and mucus accumulation.

Sinusitis can develop due to viral infections, allergies, or other inflammatory conditions. Some cases are short-lived, while others persist or recur.

The main types include:

• Acute sinusitis: Symptoms usually last less than four weeks and often follow a viral respiratory infection.
• Subacute sinusitis: Symptoms continue for approximately four to twelve weeks.
• Chronic sinusitis: Inflammation persists for at least twelve weeks, often despite initial treatment.
• Recurrent acute sinusitis: Several distinct episodes occur within a year, with periods of improvement between episodes.

Identifying the type of sinusitis helps an ENT specialist decide whether medication, further investigation, or a procedure may be appropriate.

Common Symptoms of Sinus Problems

Sinus symptoms vary according to the affected sinuses, duration of inflammation, and presence of allergies or infection.

Common signs include:

• Nasal congestion or a blocked nose.
• Thick nasal mucus or mucus draining into the throat.
• Facial pressure or discomfort around the cheeks, forehead, or eyes.
• Reduced or lost sense of smell.