Sinus Wash (Antral Wash)
About the Procedure
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform the doctor about allergies, medications, or bleeding disorders.
- Avoid nasal trauma or picking before the procedure.
- Discuss prior sinus surgeries or infections.
- Follow instructions on pre-procedure nasal cleaning.
Care During the Procedure
- Local anaesthesia applied to numb the nasal cavity.
- Cannula inserted into the sinus for irrigation.
- Saline or antiseptic solution flushed through the sinus.
- Mild discomfort or pressure may be felt.
Care After the Procedure
- Resume normal activities unless advised otherwise.
- Mild nasal irritation or watery discharge is common.
- Use prescribed medications or nasal sprays as directed.
- Follow up if symptoms persist or infection recurs.
Relevant Specialties
ENT
Our ENT Department delivers specialist care from routine ear, nose, and throat conditions to complex skull-base and head-and-neck surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, audiologists and allied specialists provides advanced endoscopic and microscopic procedures, cochlear implantation and full audiology services, supported by dedicated theatres and modern diagnostics. We use minimally invasive techniques (coblation, balloon sinuplasty, image-guided endoscopy, PRP) and run specialist clinics for sinus & skull-base surgery, snoring & sleep apnea, pediatric ENT and head-and-neck oncology. Care is coordinated with reconstructive and oncology teams to ensure precise, safe and patient-centred outcomes.
Oman
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Qatar
Multispecialty medical centers delivering top-notch care to the people of Qatar.
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Saudi Arabia
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