About Nose Infection
Key Highlights
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Provides targeted treatment to eliminate the specific cause of the infection (bacterial, viral, fungal).Helps alleviate painful symptoms like facial pressure, congestion, and headaches.Prevents the spread of infection to nearby structures like the eyes or brain.Restores normal nasal breathing and sinus drainage.Reduces the risk of the infection becoming chronic or recurrent.Minimally invasive diagnostic tools like nasal endoscopy allow for precise assessment./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent nasal congestion and thick, discolored discharge lasting more than 10 days.
- Facial pain, pressure, or tenderness, especially around the cheeks, eyes, or forehead.
- Fever accompanied by nasal symptoms.
- Reduced sense of smell (anosmia) or taste.
- Symptoms that worsen after initial improvement.
- Recurrent episodes of sinusitis or nasal infections.
- Suspected complication, such as swelling around the eyes or severe headache.
How to prepare
- Detailed medical history review, including allergies and current medications.
- Physical examination of the nose, face, and throat.
- Possible imaging studies like a CT scan for chronic or severe cases.
- A nasal endoscopy may be performed in the clinic for direct visualization.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor, if a procedure is planned.
- No specific fasting is required for diagnostic evaluation and medical management.
Risks & possible complications
- Adverse reactions to prescribed medications (e.g., antibiotic allergy).
- Incomplete resolution of infection, leading to chronic sinusitis.
- Spread of infection to the orbit (eye) causing cellulitis or abscess.
- Rare spread to the brain, causing meningitis or intracranial abscess.
- Development of nasal polyps or structural damage from chronic inflammation.
- Side effects from nasal sprays, such as dryness, irritation, or nosebleeds.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics or antifungals even if symptoms improve.
- Use saline nasal sprays or irrigations regularly to keep passages moist and clear debris.
- Apply warm compresses to the face to ease pain and pressure.
- Stay well-hydrated and use a humidifier to thin mucus.
- Avoid irritants like smoke, strong chemicals, and allergens.
- Follow up with your ENT as scheduled to ensure the infection has cleared.
- Most patients feel significant improvement within 48-72 hours of starting correct treatment.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 5-14 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering nose infection in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for nose infection in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform nose infection. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for nose infection compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Nose Infection in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing nose infection.
ENT Specialists for Nose Infection
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform nose infection and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 43 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 38 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 10 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 19 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore