Tag: Fess

Approximately 70% of sinus infections are viral in nature, meaning they will not improve with antibiotics. Therefore, if a sinus infection doesn't respond to antibiotics, it's a clear signal that the underlying issue may be non-bacterial, or a different approach is necessary to address persistent inflammation or structural problems.

While most major procedures like functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) are performed under general anesthesia, other less invasive methods, such as balloon sinuplasty, may only require a local anesthesia with sedation. Choosing the right anesthetic approach is critical for patient comfort, safety, and a successful surgical outcome.