How should I prepare for a sinus surgery?

Many of my patients, friends and even my own family members often blame their nose problems on their “sinus”. Many people are unaware that sinuses are part of the normal anatomy in their face. Sinuses are air-filled cavities surrounding the nasal cavity and everybody has them! The lining of the sinuses produce mucous that drains into your nose. Nobody really knows why but there are theories that sinuses: Make your head less heavy (imagine if your skull has no hollow spaces, it must be very heavy!)

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing sinus infection (medically known as sinusitis) every 1-2 months. It is important to determine if the "sinus infections" are indeed sinusitis. Common symptoms of a sinus infection includes: Blocked nose Facial congestion or pain Coloured nasal discharge/mucous (yellow, brown, green or even blood stained) Postnasal drip Reduced sense of smell A sinus infection usually last longer than 10 days or continues to worsen on day 5 of your illness.