Sinus pressure associated with nasal congestion or other sinus problems can feel painful and debilitating. At Atkins Expert Sinus Care in San Antonio, Texas, board-certified otolaryngologist James Atkins, MD, and his highly trained team offer numerous sinus pressure treatments to help you breathe easier and make life more pleasant. Schedule an appointment with Atkins Expert Sinus Care by phone or online to learn more.
Sinus pressure refers to a feeling of pressure, or discomfort, in your face. It’s often unpleasant and even painful in some instances. Treatment with the Atkins Expert Sinus Care team can offer you sinus pressure relief and a better quality of life.
If you experience sinus pressure, the following causes might be to blame:
If sinus pressure doesn’t go away on its own, see Dr. Atkins and his team for an evaluation and treatment.
To figure out the cause of sinus pressure and to develop a customized treatment plan, Dr. Atkins discusses your medical history and asks about your symptoms. He examines the outside and inside of your nose and might recommend nasal endoscopy, allergy testing, or in-house CT scans to diagnose your condition.
Your personalized sinus pressure treatment plan might include:
To diminish sinus pressure, use a saline solution to rinse your sinuses, avoid cigarette smoke and other irritants, or use a humidifier.
Taking oral medicines or using nasal sprays can reduce sinus pressure and discomfort associated with it.
If seasonal allergies are the cause of sinus pressure, Dr. Atkins might recommend oral allergy medications, nasal sprays, sublingual immunotherapy, or allergy shots.
Numerous minimally invasive procedures can clear sinus passages and relieve sinus pressure. Examples include FDA-approved ClariFix® cryotechnology, balloon sinuplasty (BSP), septoplasty, polyp removal, inferior turbinate reduction, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), and VivAer® treatment for nasal valve stenosis.
The Atkins Expert Sinus Care team offers post-surgery stents to keep your nasal passages open during recovery. They follow up with you to ensure each procedure is successful and might recommend more than one treatment to give you the best result.
Don’t live with painful sinus pressure or congestion when numerous non-invasive and surgical solutions are within reach at Atkins Expert Sinus Care. Schedule an appointment by phone or book online for relief today.
