Chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps

Symptoms

Obstructed nasal breathing

Reduced sense of smell or loss of smell

Runny nose

Feeling of pressure in the face

Treatment options

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with polyp formation: symptoms lasting longer than 3 months. Initial drug and non-drug treatment. Cortisone-containing nasal sprays and nasal rinses. Antibiotic treatment if required. Cortisone tablets only in individual cases.

If symptoms persist: consider surgery.

Surgery: minimally invasive procedures through the nostril using an endoscope or microscope. Anatomical boundaries are taken into account. Intraoperative navigation system (Brainlab®) for increased safety. Day-case surgery under general anaesthesia. Nasal packing is avoided where possible.

➔ Immunotherapy for CRS with polyps

After the procedure

Regular nasal suction and follow-up checks. Use of substances to care for the mucous membranes. Later treatment with cortisone-containing nasal sprays and inhalations.