Chronic sinusitis in Hyderabad is best treated with a combination of intranasal corticosteroid sprays, saline nasal irrigation, and allergy management as first-line treatment. When symptoms persist beyond 12 weeks of adequate medical therapy — or when CT scan shows significant sinus disease — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is the recommended surgical treatment. FESS is performed through the nostril with no external cuts, provides long-lasting relief, and is covered by most health insurance policies. SurgiPartner connects you with experienced ENT surgeons in Hyderabad for both medical and surgical sinusitis management — call +91 9030053009.

Sinusitis requires surgery when: symptoms persist for more than 12 weeks despite adequate medical treatment including nasal sprays and saline rinses; CT scan confirms sinus disease that medical therapy cannot resolve; nasal polyps are large enough to obstruct breathing and smell; structural abnormalities such as a deviated septum are blocking sinus drainage; or complications such as orbital involvement or mucocoele formation are present. Your ENT specialist will review your nasal endoscopy and CT scan findings before recommending surgery. SurgiPartner's coordinators can guide you through the decision — call +91 9030053009.

Yes — FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) for chronic sinusitis is covered under most health insurance policies in India, including Star Health, Medi Assist, HDFC ERGO, ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz, and government insurance schemes. The procedure is classified as a medically necessary surgical procedure. SurgiPartner's insurance team handles the complete pre-authorisation process and cashless settlement at partner hospitals in Hyderabad — patients are not required to manage insurance paperwork themselves.

Most patients return to desk work and light daily activities within 5–7 days after FESS. Nasal discharge, mild crusting, and temporary congestion are normal for 2–3 weeks as the sinuses heal. Post-operative nasal saline rinses and follow-up nasal cleaning appointments at 1 and 3 weeks are essential. Strenuous physical activity, nose blowing, and swimming should be avoided for 2 weeks. Full sinus healing is complete by 6–8 weeks, and continued improvement in smell and nasal breathing is often noticed over 3–6 months as mucosal healing progresses.

FESS significantly reduces sinusitis frequency and severity in most patients. However, complete cure depends on the underlying cause. Patients with nasal polyps — particularly those with allergic fungal sinusitis, aspirin sensitivity, or eosinophilic disease — have higher recurrence rates and require long-term intranasal steroid therapy and regular ENT follow-up. Allergy management and immunotherapy, if indicated, reduce long-term recurrence. Smoking cessation is critical as tobacco smoke directly impairs mucociliary clearance and sinus healing.

Chronic sinusitis is evaluated and treated by an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialist or rhinologist in Hyderabad. For surgical treatment, an ENT surgeon with specific experience in endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is required. SurgiPartner matches patients with the most appropriate ENT surgeon based on their specific sinus CT findings, symptom pattern, prior treatments, and insurance network — ensuring both clinical expertise and administrative convenience. Contact us on +91 9030053009 or via WhatsApp.