Uncinectomy Treatment in India

Navya Miller, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...

Navya Miller, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been prone to sinus issues, but over the past year, her symptoms intensified. She experienced constant facial pressure, debilitating headaches centered behind her eyes, and a persistent, thick post-nasal drip that made her throat sore. Despite multiple rounds of antibiotics and nasal steroid sprays, her CT scan revealed a severely enlarged left uncinate process, a tiny bone in the sinus, that was blocking drainage from her maxillary sinus. Her ENT, Dr. Lee, explained that this anatomical blockage was creating a perfect environment for recurrent infections. He recommended an uncinectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove the obstructive bone and restore normal sinus drainage. Navya was anxious about surgery near her eye but desperate for relief. The procedure, performed endoscopically under general anesthesia, was quick. The recovery involved a week of nasal congestion, mild discomfort managed with painkillers, and saline rinses. Within a month, the constant pressure and headaches were gone. Her sinuses felt clear for the first time in years. Emotionally, she transitioned from feeling chronically ill and frustrated by failed treatments to empowered and finally in control of her health, regaining the energy to fully engage in her creative work and social life.