Patients are unique and require individualized treatment plans to successfully overcome their sinus conditions. After our expert team completes a thorough workup, a personalized treatment plan will be crafted to meet the needs of the patient.

Diagnostic Steps:

• Medical history: Used to determine previous treatments and how successful each treatment has been.
• Nasal endoscopy: A medical review of the internal sinus cavities.
• CT scan: Scan of your sinuses.
• Allergy testing: Uncontrolled allergies can worsen sinus conditions.
• Medical treatment: Utilizing items such as decongestants, antihistamines, antibiotics, etc.
• Follow-Up: It is important to follow up on a regular basis. Re-examination on a regular basis can help detect problems with inflammation, scarring, polyps, etc. before they start affecting you.

Common Symptoms of Sinus Problems:

• Discolored nasal drainage
• Nasal congestion
• Mouth breathing
• Lack of energy
• Headaches
• Inability to breathe through one or both sides of your nose
• Facial pain
• Sore upper teeth

If you or your child experience any of these symptoms, evaluation by a sinus specialist may be helpful.

• Pain or pressure in the forehead, cheeks, or around the eyes
• Headache pain
• Congestion or stuffy nose
• Thick, nasal discharge
• Drainage in your throat
• Bad breath
• Pain in upper teeth
• Diminished smell or taste
• A "cold" lasting more that 10 to 14 days, sometimes with a low-grade fever
• Swelling around the eyes
• Irritability

Don't ignore your sinus problems any longer; call The Sinus Center at Geauga Medical Center today at 440-285-7757.