New Gentler Procedure for Sinusitis
(Valleynewslive): It's one of the most common health conditions for millions of us. Sinusitis can be treated with antibiotics but when it becomes a chronic problem surgery might be the answer. And now there's a new kinder, gentler procedure that can cut patients' pain and recovery time. Image via: valleynewslive.com For one solid year, Gina Washington suffered with sinusitis. It totally affected her life. "I couldn't smell, I couldn't taste and I was getting bad migraine headaches. right over my eyes was the worst," Washington. Dr. John Tarro is an otolaryngologist who explains sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus passages. "And when they get inflamed the opening to the sinuses can get obstructed and then mucous builds up in the sinuses that gets infected and it leads to pain, fevers and the discharge that a lot of patients will come in to the office with," says Dr. Tarro. Gina tried over the counter medications and was p