Treatment for Sinusitis in India

Para-nasal Sinus

A hollow, air-filled cavities in the skull that lined by a mucous membrane is known as the Para-nasal sinuses because of their formation from the nasal mucosa and their continued communication with nasal fascia.

Development of Sinuses

• Aerated at birth
•     Maxillary Sinuses
• Age 6-7
•     Frontal/sphenoidal sinuses
• Puberty-approx 17--18 years
•     Ethmoid

Sinusitis

A condition consisting of inflammation of the para-nasal sinus is called Sinusitis. The Sinusitis is associated inflammation of the nose, thus the term rhino-sinusitis is used now a days.
Sinusitis most commonly develops as a complication of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. A particularly challenging is to distinguish viral from bacterial sinusitis. In most cases rhino-viral illness improves in 7 to 10 days.

There are 2 basic kinds of sinusitis.

• Acute Sinusitis 
• lasts up to four weeks.
• Chronic Sinusitis 
• lasts more than twelve weeks and can linger for years.

The cause of chronic sinusitis can be hard to pin down & hard to treat. In this case we are providing Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries along with  LOTHROP Procedure is used to enlarge nasal pathways and normal sinus drainage.

The GV ENT Centre is an advanced diagnostic Centre for Sinus & Nasal care (including Cosmetic Surgery of the nose) in Kochi, Kerala.
Dr. George Varghese is one of the prominent ENT surgeons in Kerala.

For more details about Sinusitis treatments visit: www.gvent.net
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Nose Surgeries(Rhinology) in Kerala

Rhinology(Nose Surgeries)

Rhinology is the study of Nose, also including the sinuses. The Rhinology concerns itself with medical and surgical diseases of our nasal passages as well as paranasal sinuses. The Paranasal sinuses are a group of 4 paired air-filled spaces that surround nasal cavity.

The Endoscopic CSF Leak Repair and the Anterior Skull Base Surgery.

The flow of the fluid from the brain into the nose and sinuses is called cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] . A thick cover called Dura helps in keeping the fluid around the  brain and spinal cord. Operations , trauma to the head ,and tumors can cause a defect in the brain leading to this condition.

The Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

 Pituitary gland is responsible for the regulation of many hormones in human body. The Surgery is for removal of the tumor from the  gland.

The Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries Including Modified LOTHROP Procedure (DRAF3)

 

Soft tissue growths that affect the throat due to allergy is called polyps. Soft tissue growth can spread leading to the closure of the sinus openings. With DRAF 3 surgery, closed sinus openings can be opened widely and the disease can be cleared effectively and properly. So it is extremely useful in recurrent nasal polyposis and fungal sinusitis.After widely opening all the sinuses, the cavities are washed with a mixture medicines in saline.

The Nasal Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

 

This surgery is used to treat patients with nasolacrimal duct block. This obstruction is divided into genetic and acquired. The most supreme feature of this surgery is that there are no external scars.

The Cosmetic surgery of the nose( Rhinoplasty)

 

It is the plastic surgery of the nose.Rhinoplasty  treats jammed nose , bad looking nose, etc and it improves the function of the nose also.

The Septoplasty

 

 The  nasal septum is straightened by Septoplasty. Any deviation in the nasal channels or septum can lead to obstruction. The SMR operation is now replaced by Septoplasty surgery. Normally this type of surgery is done after the age of 17, if any necessary it can be done before.

If you have any queries or are doubtful about your nose condition, contact the doctor.

 

For more details please go through: www.gvent.net

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Plastic Surgery for Nose in Kerala

Rhinoplasty

 

The Plastic Surgery of the Nose is also known as Rhinoplasty. It is common cosmetic surgery all over the world. After the Rhinoplasty, it will increase our self confidence. Re-Shaping the support structure of the nose without any external marks.

How is Rhinoplasty done?

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery performed for reshape of the nose to conform to natural beauty standards & ideals and the demand of the patient. Rhinoplasty is the frequently performed surgery also in Kerala. Rhinoplasty is best done by a Rhinoplasty surgeon.

This procedure try to modify the shape of the nasal pyramid and it can correct nasal breathing problems of the patient. The technique uses opening hidden inside the nose channels and remodels the cartilage and bone which give each nose its unique shape.

There are different types of conditions for Rhinoplasty. 

 

• Correction for Saddle Nose:   

A deformity to nose occur when the bridge of nose fall and appear cut out.

• Correction for Crooked nose: 

Asymmetrically shaped nose destroys the symmetry of your beautiful face.

• Correction for Tip plasty: 

Changing the shape of the nose tip can improve the beauty of the nose and the face.

• Correction for Hump Reduction: 

The Nasal bumps are usually formed by either bone or cartilage on the face.

 

 If you have any matters or are doubtful about your Nose, contact the doctor.

For more details please go through www.gvent.net

For free on-line consultation E-Mail: gventcenter@gmail.com

Solve Your ENT Problems

GV ENT Centre, Kochi is a principal source of comprehensive ear, nose and throat care. This  centre is operational with highly experienced otolaryngologists and audiologists. We provides latest treatments and technologies to give the highest quality of care for patients of all age.

Here we have Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the nose and sinus, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and septal deviation, as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults.

Dr. George Varghese, is one of the prominent ENT surgeons in Cochin equipped with most advanced technology and well known for its care and treatment.

The GV ENT Centre at Kochi provides patients with high quality care and a comprehensive range of investigations, treatment and surgery for ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders .

About GV Ent Center

The GV ENT Centre is a progressive diagnostic center not only for General ENT, Sinus & Nasal care, but correspondingly for Cosmetic Surgery of the nose & advanced Ear Surgeries including Cochlear Implant. GV Speech & Hearing Care, is an Audiology, Speech & Hearing Aid dispensing unit attached to the Centre.

For more information,

E-mail : gventcenter@gmail.com

Website : www.gvent.net