The kind of doctor that you would see for sinus problems including sinus infections is an ENT also known as an ear, nose and throat doctor who is also known as an otolaryngologist.
A sinus specialist also known as a rhinologist is also another doctor that you could see for more complex issues with your sinuses.
An ENT is a doctor that is trained in diagnosing and treating conditions which affect your ears, nose and throat, which includes sinus problems.
And some doctors also specialize in the nose and sinuses and are called rhinologists and can have advanced training in treating complex sinus conditions.
You should see an ENT if your sinus problems are recurring, persistent or severe or if you have symptoms such as facial pain, nasal congestion or reduced sense of smell.
You can also start seeing your primary care doctor who can also assess your symptoms and refer you to an ENT if necessary.
What an ENT will do for chronic sinus infections is the ENT will diagnose the sinus infection and prescribe medications and may even offer to do minimally invasive procedures or surgery to improve the sinus drainage and alleviate the symptoms.
For a chronic sinus infection the ENT will perform a physical exam of the nasal passages and sinuses using an endoscope which is a thin and flexible tube that has a light and camera to assess and look for any inflammation, polyps or other possible obstructions in the sinuses.
The ENT will also review your medical history, including any allergies you have have or previous sinus infections to determine the cause of the sinus infection and severity of the sinus infection.
In some cases the ENT may also order an MRI or CT scan of your sinuses so they can get a better view of your nasal passages and sinuses.
And if any allergies are suspected to be a cause of the sinus infections they may recommend allergy testing to identify for any potentially allergy triggers.
Sinus infections also known as sinusitis is inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses, which are air filled spaces in the head that are connected to your nasal passages.
Inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining your sinuses is also known as a sinus infection or even rhinosinusitis or sinusitis.
Sinus infections can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, allergies and other irritants.
Symptoms of a sinus infection are facial pain or pressure, nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge and headaches.
There are also two main types of sinus infections which include acute sinusitis which lasts for around 4 weeks and chronic sinusitis which lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Treatment for sinus infections often involves medications and focusing on relieving the symptoms and clearing your sinuses.s
Medications such as saline nasal sprays, nasal corticosteroids and antibiotics if it's a bacterial infection are often used to treat sinus infections.
Sinus infections occur as the result of an inflammatory reaction or an infection from a virus or bacteria or fungus.
Saline nasal sprays, nasal corticosteroids, decongestants, allergy medications and pain relievers can help with relieving a sinus infection.