Synechiae Release Treatment in India

Priya Williams, a 42-year-old high school...

Priya Williams, a 42-year-old high school music teacher and mother of two, had a history of chronic sinus infections. After a particularly severe infection three years ago, she noticed a gradual, persistent loss of her sense of smell and taste, which she initially attributed to allergies. Over time, she also developed increasing nasal obstruction and a feeling of 'fullness' in her sinuses, making it difficult to breathe through her nose. Cooking, a beloved hobby, became frustrating as she could no longer properly season food. Her ENT, after a nasal endoscopy, diagnosed synechiae, bands of scar tissue, bridging her nasal septum to her lateral nasal wall, a consequence of the past inflammation. He recommended a synechiae release to physically divide the adhesions and restore nasal airflow and function. The procedure was performed under local anesthesia in the office. Priya felt pressure and some discomfort but no sharp pain. The immediate sensation of air flowing through her previously blocked nostril was profound. Recovery involved saline rinses and a short course of topical steroid spray to prevent recurrence. Within a week, her nasal breathing improved dramatically. The full return of her smell and taste took a few more weeks, but the first time she could clearly smell her morning coffee and her children's hair was emotionally overwhelming. Her journey moved from frustration and a sense of loss over a core part of her identity (both as a musician sensitive to scent and a cook) to profound gratitude and a re-engagement with the sensory joys of her daily life.