Functional endoscopic sinus surgery in Singapore is often recommended for patients who have not responded to non-surgical treatments such as medications, nasal sprays, or repeated antibiotic courses. This minimally invasive procedure can effectively address a range of sinus-related conditions, including:
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Persistent inflammation of the sinuses lasting over 12 weeks, often accompanied by repeated infections and nasal congestion.
- Recurrent Sinusitis: Four or more episodes of acute sinusitis requiring oral antibiotics over the last 12 months.
- Persistent Sinusitis: Acute sinusitis that has failed medical treatments (including 2-3 courses of oral antibiotics that are culture-directed).
- Complications of sinusitis: Although rare, acute sinusitis can sometimes spread to nearby structures such as the eye and brain. The presence or absence of complications of sinusitis in the eye or brain can be confirmed with a CT scan of the sinuses.
- Nasal Polyps: Non-cancerous, inflammatory growths that form inside the nose or sinuses, leading to blocked nasal airflow, reduced or loss of sense of smell and difficulty breathing.
- Fungal Sinus Infections: Long-lasting infections in the sinuses caused by the fungi, which often do not respond to regular medications.
- Tumours: Abnormal growths in the nasal cavity or sinuses, either benign or cancerous, that require removal through surgery.
