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Frequently Asked Questions

Read answers to over 20 questions most often asked by sinusitis patients. These questions have been answered by some of the most respected ENT professionals in the United States.

1. What is sinusitis?

2. What are the common causes of sinusitis?

3. What is the most common treatment for sinusitis?

4. Can sinusitis cause sinus headaches?

5. What is "FESS"?

6. What is a sphenoidotomy?

7. What is a deviated septum?

8. What is a concha bullosa?

9. What are polyps?

10. What is a septoplasty?

11. What is an ethmoidectomy?

12. What are the risks associated with sinus surgery?

13. What are the risks associated with a FESS procedure?

14. Does my insurance cover typical sinus surgery?

15. Does my insurance cover the use of image guidance systems during sinus surgery?

16. How long is the recovery time after a typical sinus surgery procedure?

17. How many times will I need to see my surgeon after sinus surgery?

18. How much pain is involved in sinus surgery?

19. I have heard people talk about less invasive sinus surgery. What is this? How do I know if I am a candidate?

20. When is surgery necessary for patients with sinus problems?

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