Condition | Treatment Option | Time Taken | Where is it done | Local/General Anaethesia | Degree of Pain/Discomfort |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nose Allergy (Rhinitis-Runny Nose) | Blood Tests or Medication | 5-10 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | Minimal |
Allergy Test | Medication, Immunotherapy, Blood Test | 5-10 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | Minimal |
Nose Bleed (Children & Adults) | Silver Nitrate Cautery or Medication | 5-10 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | Minimal |
Blocked Nose / Obstruction (Children/ Adult) | Reduction of Turbinates via Radio Frequency or Medication | 15 minutes | Clinic | Local Anaethesia | Minimal |
Severe Nose Block | Reduction of Turbinates / Septoplasty (straighten nasal bone) | 45 minutes | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
Nasal Polyps | Polypectomy or Medication | 1 to 2 hours | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
Acute Sinusitis | Medication | ||||
Chronic Sinusitis | Balloon Sinuplasty / Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | 1 hr to 2 hours | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
Deviated Septum (crooked nasal bone) | Septoplasty | 45 minutes | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
Enlarged Turbinates | Turbinectomy (Reduction of Turbinates) | 30 minutes | Day Surgery | Local or General Anaethesia | Little |
Balloon Sinuplasty | Balloon Sinuplasty | 1 hour to 2 hours | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
Nose Cancer Screening | Postnasal Space Biopsy / Nasal Endoscopy | 5 to 10 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | Minimal |
Nasal Bone Fractures | |||||
Enlarged Adenoids/Adenoiditis | Adenoidectomyor Medication | 45 minutes | Day Surgery | General Anaethesia | Little |
Loss of Smell | Balloon Sinuplasty / Medication or Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | ||||
Nasal Discharge | Sinus Washout or Medication | 10 to 20 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | Minimal |
Sinus Washout | Sinus Washout | 10 to 15 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | Minimal |
Post Nasal Drip | Medication | 5 to 10 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary | |
Headache | Medication | 5 to 10 minutes | Clinic | Not Necessary |
Why should you go for a nose or sinus allergy test?
The nose and sinuses are part of the respiratory system and play a key role in oxygen flow to the lungs. The nose and sinuses must be healthy and functioning to prevent complications such as obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, snoring and other sleep problems.
It’s essential that you understand your symptoms and undergo a nose allergy test to determine if you need allergic rhinitis and sinusitis treatment as soon as you can, as early diagnosis and management can increase the chances of successful treatment.
When should you consult an ENT specialist?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should see an ENT specialist:
- Chronic sinusitis
- Experiencing unusual symptoms, e.g., foul smell from the nose
- Recurring cases of sinusitis
- Suspicion of sinus tumour, e.g., blood-stained nasal discharge
- Sinusitis is associated with complications, e.g., blurry vision, persistent high fever, eye swelling, intense headaches, etc.
Sinusitis Symptoms
Symptoms of allergic sinusitis include:
- Loss of smell
- Thick or yellow discharge from the nose
- Blocked nose
- Pressure in the cheeks or forehead
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you might have sinusitis. Most sinusitis cases are caused by the common cold and go away on their own in 5 to 10 days. If you are experiencing pain and fever, or if your sinusitis (sinus infection) symptoms get worse, you may need to consult a doctor or ENT specialist who provides sinus allergy tests or nose and sinus services in Singapore.
Rhinitis Symptoms
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:
- Coughing
- Itchiness in the roof of your mouth
- Itchy nose
- Blocked or runny nose
- Red, watery and itchy eyes
- Constant sneezing
These symptoms often occur when you come in contact with something you are allergic to. If you have allergic rhinitis with worsening symptoms, you should consider consulting a doctor who can provide allergic rhinitis and sinusitis treatment to ease your symptoms.