Sinusitis Treatment in Turkey
About Sinusitis
Key Highlights
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Provides long-term relief from chronic sinus pressure, pain, and congestion.Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques often lead to less pain and faster recovery.Improves sinus drainage and ventilation, reducing the frequency of infections.Can enhance sense of smell and overall quality of life.Addresses underlying structural problems like nasal polyps or a deviated septum.
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic sinusitis lasting 12 weeks or more despite medical therapy.
- Recurrent acute sinusitis (four or more episodes per year).
- Sinusitis complicated by nasal polyps or a fungal infection.
- Anatomical blockages such as a severely deviated nasal septum.
- Symptoms like facial pain, persistent nasal obstruction, or reduced sense of smell that significantly impact daily life.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough ENT evaluation, which may include a nasal endoscopy and CT scan of the sinuses.
- Discontinue certain medications like blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) as advised by your doctor.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure and assist you for the first 24 hours.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight) if general anesthesia is planned.
- Discuss any allergies and your complete medical history with your surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after the procedure.
- Infection.
- Rare risk of injury to surrounding structures (eye, brain, base of skull).
- Recurrence of sinusitis or polyps.
- Temporary or permanent change in sense of smell or taste.
- Nasal dryness or crusting.
- Scar tissue formation (synechiae) causing new blockage.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Expect nasal congestion, mild drainage, and some discomfort for the first few days, managed with pain medication.
- Saline nasal irrigation is crucial several times a day to keep the surgical area clean and moist.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and blowing your nose forcefully for 1-2 weeks.
- Follow-up appointments are necessary for the ENT to remove crusts and check healing via endoscopy.
- Full recovery and final results, including improved breathing, may take several weeks as swelling subsides.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (often outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for complete healing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering sinusitis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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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 sinusitis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 551 – USD 2,202 | 0-1 days (often outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for complete healing | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 4,098 – USD 16,391 | 0-1 days (often outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for complete healing | Know More |
Pari Verma, a 32-year-old high school...
Pari Verma, a 32-year-old high school teacher, had struggled with chronic sinus issues since her teenage years. Her symptoms, persistent facial pressure, thick yellow nasal discharge, and debilitating headaches, worsened every allergy season and after every cold. Over-the-counter decongestants provided only temporary relief, and she was constantly fatigued, her voice often nasal. After a CT scan confirmed severe inflammation and blockage in her ethmoid and maxillary sinuses, her ENT doctor, Dr. Sharma, recommended Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) to open the blocked drainage pathways. Pari was anxious about surgery but desperate for relief. The procedure itself was under general anesthesia and she felt no pain. The first 48 hours of recovery were uncomfortable, with nasal packing and congestion, but the pressure headache was gone. Within a week, as swelling subsided, she could breathe freely through her nose for the first time in years. Emotionally, she transitioned from feeling chronically unwell and frustrated, missing school days, to feeling liberated and energetic. She no longer plans her life around her sinus pain and has regained a sense of normalcy.
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