“Preventing Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps with the SaPa Program – Information and Tips”

Surabaya, InfoPublik – The Bojonegoro Communication and Informatics Agency (Kominfo), together with the Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo Hospital, invites the public to prevent sinusitis and nasal polyps through the Good Morning (SaPa) program, Wednesday edition (10/5/2023).

Resource person dr. Sucipto Priyo Utomo, Sp.ENT-Kl, Ear Nose Throat Specialist, Head Neck Surgery at Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo Bojonegoro General Hospital, said that sinusitis is a health problem that is quite common in society.

This condition can affect a person’s quality of life because of the symptoms it causes.

Sinusitis is a condition in which cavities in the head called paranasal sinuses become inflamed or inflamed.

The paranasal sinuses have several main functions, including keeping the head from being heavy due to congestion, filtering incoming air, and echoing sounds.

“Symptoms of sinusitis can include nasal congestion, runny nose, and pain in the face or head. Sinusitis and nasal polyps can occur in all age ranges, depending on the causative factors.

Treatment of sinusitis, continued Dr. Sucipto, depends on the condition and severity, but can include medical treatment or surgery.

There are several ways to prevent or reduce your risk of sinusitis, including maintaining personal hygiene and hygiene, avoiding risk factors such as cold or smoky air, and avoiding exposure to allergens or irritants.

Flu or cold symptoms that last more than a week can be early signs of sinusitis. This condition is divided into two types, namely acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis.

The duration of acute sinusitis occurs for 1-3 months, and the duration of chronic sinusitis is more than 3 months. In acute conditions, it is very important to prevent chronic conditions.

“Therefore, medical treatment is needed to treat sinusitis and prevent more severe complications,” he said.

It is important for us to recognize the early symptoms of sinusitis and immediately seek appropriate medical treatment to prevent more serious conditions from occurring in the future.

“Early detection is the main key in dealing with this condition,” said dr. Sucipto. (MC Diskominfo Prov East Java/non-yan/toeb)