Sinusitis Treatment Cost in India

Sinusitis treatment in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Most sinusitis clears without specialist treatment. The cost depends on whether you have short-term sinusitis or long-lasting (chronic) sinus problems:

• Self-care and medicines: painkillers, saline rinses and steroid nasal sprays.
• ENT assessment: nasal endoscopy and CT scan for persistent symptoms.
• Allergy management: if allergies contribute.
• Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS): or balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis that does not respond to treatment.

The NHS notes sinusitis usually clears within about four weeks and is usually caused by a virus, so antibiotics are rarely needed. Self-care includes:

• Rest and fluids
• Painkillers: paracetamol or ibuprofen (no aspirin for under-16s).
• Salt water nasal rinses
• Avoid triggers: such as allergens and smoking.

The NHS advises referral to an ENT specialist if symptoms:

• Last more than three months despite treatment
• Keep coming back
• Affect only one side of the face: which needs checking for other causes.

Steroid nasal sprays may be used for a few months, with antihistamines if allergy is involved.

The NHS describes functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) under general anaesthetic: the surgeon removes some blocked tissue or uses a small balloon to widen the sinus.

• Who benefits: people with chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps not controlled by medicines.
• Stay: usually day care or one night.
• Recovery: nasal congestion for a week or two; avoid flying until your surgeon agrees.
• After surgery: steroid sprays and rinses are often continued to prevent recurrence.