Q Can chronic sinusitis be cured without surgery?
A When nasal polyps are not large and there are no structural abnormalities, chronic sinusitis often improves without surgery through a combination of herbal medicine, acupuncture, and nasal irrigation.
Detailed Answer
Cases Treatable Without Surgery
- Nasal polyps are small or absent
- The deviated septum is not severe
- CT shows mucosal thickening but not complete opacification
- There was a response to antibiotics but recurrence keeps happening
Korean Medicine Strategy for Chronic Cases
At Dongjedang, we use a two-step strategy: resolving phlegm (hwa-dam) to clear the phlegm and mucus within the sinuses, and tonifying lung qi (bo-pye-gi) to restore the mucosa's defenses. Using a treatment period of 2-4 months as a guide, we assess the symptom score each month and re-evaluate whether surgery is needed. Even after surgery, supportive Korean medicine care is available to prevent recurrence.
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