Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Treatment in India

James Williams, a 58-year-old high school...

James Williams, a 58-year-old high school history teacher and avid gardener, had suffered from chronic sinusitis for over a decade. His symptoms included constant facial pressure, debilitating headaches that made grading papers difficult, and a persistent, thick nasal discharge that robbed him of his sense of smell, including the scent of his beloved roses. Multiple rounds of antibiotics, nasal steroids, and allergy medications provided only fleeting relief. His ENT, Dr. Chen, explained that a CT scan revealed severe nasal polyps and complete blockage of his ethmoid sinuses. She recommended Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) to open the blocked passages and remove the polyps, offering a chance at lasting relief. The surgery itself was under general anesthesia and James felt no pain. The first 48 hours of recovery were uncomfortable, with nasal packing, congestion, and mild bleeding. However, within a week, as the swelling subsided, he noticed a dramatic change. The constant pressure was gone. By his two-week follow-up, he could breathe freely through his nose for the first time in years. Emotionally, James had felt resigned to a life of constant discomfort, which had made him irritable and withdrawn. Post-surgery, he described feeling 'reborn.' The relief from chronic pain restored his energy and patience, allowing him to fully engage with his students and family again, and he joyfully reported he could finally smell his garden in full bloom.