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If you have been suffering from rhinitis,

the season you need to pay attention

is right here. 

When I visited the hospital

thinking that I had rhinitis,

it was actually a sinusitis

so I’ve prepared this information

for those who may not know what it is!

What is 

Sinusitis?

Chronic sinusitis is defined as sinus

inflammation that persists for more 

than 12 weeks,

which is commonly referred to as sinusitis.

The sinuses are empty spaces

within the facial bones surrounding

the nose, connected to the nasal

cavity through small openings.

Therefore, when inflammation occurs,

it can spread out to other areas,

such as otitis media and conjunctivitis.

This requires proper treatment.

Main Causes of Sinusitis

1. Viral infections

2. Bacterial infections

Sinusitis often occurs after a cold

when mucus gathers in the sinuses.

Process of Sinusitis Development

1. Thickening of the Sinus Mucosa

 The walls of the sinuses have

tiny hairs and mucous membranes

that help remove bacteria as mucus

passes and allow air ventilation

and drainage of secretions.

When you have rhinitis, allergies,

or a cold, the membranes swell and thicken.

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2. Natural Opening Closure

The swelling of the mucosa leads to

a blockage of the natural openings.

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3. Accumulation of Pus Inside the Sinuses

Due to the blocked opening,

fresh air cannot enter,

causing the secretions in the sinuses

to accumulate and resulting

in inflammation.

This condition is referred to as sinusitis.

Self-Diagnosis for Sinusitis

Two or more main symptoms,

or one main symptom and

two or more additional symptoms,

must be significantly present.

Advantages of GNG Sinusitis Treatment

Point 1

Systematic Medical Care

We determine treatment methods

based on rigorous examination

systems to identify the

cause and diagnosis.

Sometimes, when diagnosed

with sinusitis at an ENT clinic,

patients might be advised to

have surgery immediately without

sufficient duration of medication

treatment if there are no 

structural problems.

Considering that sinusitis

can often be treated with

medication unless there are

structural issues,

it is critical to prioritize

medication treatment to monitor

progress and cautiously decide

on the necessity of surgery.

Point 2

Simultaneous Surgery for Nasal

Disorders and Cosmetic Nose Surgery!

While addressing sinusitis,

we can also provide cosmetic

nose surgery

at the same time.

At GNG, we solve the frustrating

blockages in the nose and

simultaneously create an

aesthetically pleasing

nose shape, ensuring

satisfactory surgical results.

Sinusitis Q&A

Q: What is the difference

between medication and surgery?

A: First, sinusitis is categorized into

acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis.

Acute sinusitis occurs when

a virus or bacteria enters 

the sinuses, and symptoms usually

improve relatively quickly with medication.

However, chronic sinusitis

requires a longer duration of 

medication treatment,

and in cases where the medication

is ineffective or if there are 

accompanying nasal polyps, 

surgery may be necessary.

Q: Wouldn’t all the mucus in

the sinuses be expelled

if I blow my nose thoroughly,

thereby curing the sinusitis?

A: Forcefully blowing your nose

can actually cause mucus to

flow backward into the sinuses,

which can lead to inflammation

and exacerbate sinusitis symptoms.

If sinusitis is not present,

this action may increase

the likelihood of its occurrence.