Chronic Sinusitis

Topical Antibiotic Treatment:

A new and exciting treatment is available for patients with chronic sinusitis. The physicians of the Nasal and Sinus Center of Austin have partnered with local pharmacies to develop custom topical antibiotic regimens for our patients.

Painless office nasal endoscopy can provide an accurate culture of the patients sinus infection. This culture is then sent to local laboratories where the bacteria or fungus can be identified. This organism is then tested against a wide variety of available antibiotics to determine the appropriate choice to treat the infection. The pharmacy then will make a topical microparticle mist spray containing this antibiotic that can be applied directly to the nasal and sinus cavities. Multiple different sprays can be used in situations where there is more than one infecting organism.

Traditionally, a "guess" antibiotic is given orally with significant risk of systemic side effects and no local relief.

Our approach has several advantages: the guess work is removed about what antibiotic to use; the use of the antibiotic topically may remove your need to use any oral antibiotics; and the spray can help loosen up and lubricate the sinus lining providing topical relief.

The physicians of The Nasal and Sinus Center of Austin are commited to painless and rapid recovery for your difficult sinus issues.