| Condition of | Treatment Option | Time Taken | Where is it done | Local/General Anaethesia | Degree of Pain/Discomfort |
| Nose Allergy (Rhinitis-Runny Nose) | Medication or Blood Tests | 5-10 mins | Clinic | Not Required | Minimal |
| Nose Bleed (in Children) | Medication or Silver Nitrate Cautery | 5-10 mins | Clinic | Not Required | Minimal |
| Nose Bleed (in Adult) | Medication or RadioFrequency Cautery | 5-10 mins | Clinic | Not Required | Minimal |
| Blocked Nose / Obstruction (Children/ Adult) | Medication or Reduction of Turbinates via Radio Frequency | 15 mins | Clinic | Local Anaethesia | Minimal |
| Severe Nose Block | Septoplasty (straighten nasal bone)/ Reduction of Turbinates | 45 mins | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
| Nasal Polyps | Medication or Polypectomy | 1 to 2 hrs | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
| Acute Sinusitis | Medication | ||||
| Chronic Sinusitis | Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery/ Balloon Sinuplasty | 1 hr to 2 hrs | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
| Deviated Septum (crooked nasal bone) | Septoplasty | 45 mins | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
| Enlarged Turbinates | Turbinectomy (Reduction of Turbinates) | 30 mins | Day Surgery | Local or General Anaethesia | Little |
| Balloon Sinuplasty | Balloon Sinuplasty | 1 hr to 2 hrs | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
| Adenoiditis | Medication or Adenoidectomy | 45 mins | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
| Loss of Smell | Medication or Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery / Balloon Sinuplasty | ||||
| Nasal Discharge | Medications or Sinus Washout | 10-20 mins | Clinic | Not Required | Minimal |
| Nose Cancer Screening | Nasal Endoscopy / Postnasal Space Biopsy | 5-10 mins | Clinic | Not Required | Minimal |
| Sinus Washout | Sinus Washout | 10-15 mins | Clinic | Not Required | Minimal |
| Post Nasal Drip | Medication | 5-10 mins | Clinic | Not Required | |
| Headache | Medication | 5-10 mins | Clinic | Not Required |
Outpatient Nose Services
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Minor Endoscopic Surgical Procedures
Common Surgical Procedures
1. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
This is a procedure that may be used for the treatment of
- Sinus Infections in Children & Adults
- Chronic sinusitis Headaches and Congestion
- Fungal sinusitis
- Nasal polyps
- Complications of sinusitis
Meant to restore sinus ventilation and normal function, functional endoscopic sinus surgery relies on a combination of nasal endoscopes and CT scans. It is a minimally invasive procedure that does not involve cutting of the skin
3. Surgery for Deviated Nasal Bones and Nasal Septum
Nasal bones and the nasal septum, which is the partition between the two nasal cavities, are the structural framework that holds up our nose. In some cases, deviation of the nasal bones and/or nasal septum may cause nasal obstruction and affect normal breathing and sleep. Options to correct are:
- Surgery for nasal trauma
- Septoplasty – a corrective surgical procedure performed to straighten the nasal septum
- Functional septorhinoplasty – a surgical procedure that addresses the structure of the nasal skeleton to improve nasal breathing and aesthetic look.
4. Surgery for Turbinate Reduction
On each side of the nose, there are three turbinates (the inferior, middle and superior) which work together to clean and humidify the air we breathe. When any of the turbinates is enlarged, nasal obstruction may happen and this will affect your normal breathing and sleep.
Doctor may recommend this procedure to shrink your turbinate to reduce the size of the turbinate, decrease airway resistance and improve overall nasal breathing. These include:
- Inferior turbinoplasty
- Radiofrequency reduction of inferior turbinates
Advanced Endoscopic Surgical Procedures
Examination based on symptoms, history, nasal endoscopy, CT scans, the doctor is able to view the nasal and sinus passages and make recommendations on proper management of your conditions. Some of these procedures may be done to resolve your problems.
Doctor may recommend other advanced endoscopic removal procedures to resolve your problem. These may be performed together with other specialty surgeons for optimal results.
Advanced endoscopic procedures include:
- Surgery for benign tumours of the nose and sinuses
- Surgery for selected malignant tumours of the nose
- Endoscopic repair of CSF leaks and encephaloceles
- Endoscopic pituitary surgery – performed with neurosurgeons
- Endoscopic surgery for selected skull base tumours – performed with neurosurgeons
- Endoscopic removal of juvenile angiofibromas
- Endoscopic dachrocystorhinostomy – performed with oculopastic surgeons
- Endoscopic orbital decompressions – performed with oculopastic surgeons
- Endoscopic optic nerve decompression – performed with oculopastic surgeons
