Causes of Rhinosinusitis

Rhinosinusitis is a common condition of the upper respiratory tract that affects millions of people worldwide. It involves inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses and nasal passages, often leading to symptoms like nasal congestion, headaches, and sinus pressure. Understanding the causes helps guide treatment and prevention strategies for long-term relief.

Key causes include:

• Infections: Viral, bacterial, or fungal infections are the most common cause. They block the sinuses and trigger inflammation.
• Allergies: Allergic reactions can inflame the sinuses and nasal passages, producing typical rhinosinusitis symptoms.
• Deviated Septum: A deviated nasal septum can obstruct nasal passages, impair sinus drainage, and cause repeated infections.
• Nasal Polyps: Polyps can grow inside the nose, block airflow, and worsen symptoms.
• Environmental Factors: Exposure to pollution, cigarette smoke, or sudden temperature changes can irritate nasal tissues and aggravate rhinosinusitis.

Benefits of Functional Rhinoseptoplasty

Functional rhinoseptoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to correct nasal septal deviations and other structural nasal issues. It combines functional and, when appropriate, aesthetic improvements to support better breathing and sinus health.

The benefits include:

• Improved Breathing: Straightening the nasal septum helps restore normal airflow, making nasal breathing easier and reducing reliance on mouth breathing.
• Reduced Sinus Infections: Enhanced sinus drainage lowers the frequency and severity of infections.
• Relief from Headaches and Sinus Pressure: Many patients experience fewer headaches and less sinus pressure post-surgery.
• Eased Allergic Symptoms: While not a direct allergy treatment, correcting structural issues can reduce the impact of allergies on the nasal passages.
• Better Sleep: Patients with a deviated septum may suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea. Rhinoseptoplasty can help improve sleep quality.
• Aesthetic Benefits: Though the main focus is functional, the surgery can refine the nasal profile for improved facial harmony.

In summary, rhinosinusitis can have multiple causes, and functional rhinoseptoplasty can offer significant symptom relief and quality-of-life improvement. It is important for patients to consult an ENT specialist to determine the most suitable treatment.

Our Experience

At VenArt Clinic, we have over a decade of experience achieving excellent results in endoscopic rhinosinus surgery. These outcomes reflect a dedicated collaboration between our ENT surgery and cosmetic surgery departments. Dr. Iuliu Cătană and Dr. Claudiu Filip bring extensive interdisciplinary surgical expertise to every case. Together, they have advanced this area of minimally invasive surgery with impressive functional and aesthetic results for patients.

To benefit from our experience and personalized care, schedule an appointment today.