After suffering from chronic sinusitis I had FESS surgery. The doctor said all 4 sinuses were diseased, they opened up all the sinuses and removed some polyps. I started to feel better 2.5 weeks after but then came down with an infection. I was given a weeks worth of antibiotics and a steroid nose spray. 2 weeks later I still have loads of pain in my sinuses no discard, just pain. Could it just be that my sinuses are still healing? I have also had pressure in my ears. Thanks.
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October 28, 2016
Answer: Cleaning and Debridement facilitate sinus healing
One of the most important questions to assess at this stage is whether the sinuses are inflamed and obstructed on a recent CT scan of the sinuses. Despite previous sinus surgery, persistent obstruction, swelling, and infection may still involve the sinuses. The first step is to comment on thi...
You need to have the left side examined with a sinuscope and possibly debrided. Sometimes scar tissue can interfere with the results of your surgery. Often a simple office procedure can remedy the situation. If this does not improve things, then a repeat CT scan may b necessary.
Although a sinus infection after sinus surgery is rare, it can happen. I would continue your sinus rinses and see your doctor to determine if it is a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics or something else that can be managed conservatively.
