Prof. Michael Timms
Prof. Michael Timms
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Available at these locations

Saudi German Hospital
Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Please see below of website for full address and map.

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    • Prominent Ear Surgery
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    • Ear Infections
    • Middle Ear Reconstructive Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
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    • Nasal Blockage/Congestion
    • Sinusitis & Sinus Surgery
    • Rhinoplasty
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    • Snoring & Sleep Disorders
    • Investigations / Sleep Studies
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    • Coblation Assisted Snoring Surgery
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    • Hoarseness
    • Vocal Cord Surgery
  • Head & Neck
    • Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
    • Submandibular Gland
    • Parotid Gland & Parotid Surgery
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  • Home
  • Children
    • Glue Ear
    • Grommets
    • Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
    • Coblation Adenoid Surgery
    • Coblation Tonsil Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Ear Infection
    • Prominent Ear Surgery
  • Ear
    • Prominent Ear Surgery
    • Hearing & Deafness
    • Ear Infections
    • Middle Ear Reconstructive Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
  • Nose
    • Nasal Blockage/Congestion
    • Sinusitis & Sinus Surgery
    • Rhinoplasty
  • Snoring & Sleep
    • Snoring & Sleep Disorders
    • Investigations / Sleep Studies
    • Surgical Treatment
    • Coblation Assisted Snoring Surgery
  • Voice
    • Hoarseness
    • Vocal Cord Surgery
  • Head & Neck
    • Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
    • Submandibular Gland
    • Parotid Gland & Parotid Surgery
  • About
  • Locations
    • Hospitals & Clinics
  • Contact

Sinusitis & Sinus Surgery

About sinuses

The sinuses are a combination of large and small air pockets in the face. They are connected to the inside of the nose through small openings called ostea. They help to optimise the temperature and humidity of the air reaching the lungs. The sinuses can become infected due to a variety of reasons. The symptoms usually associated are nasal obstruction, facial congestion, headaches, excessive catarrh, disturbance in the sense of smell and toothache.

Treatment of sinusitis

In most cases sinusitis can be treated effectively by medications and correcting any underlying cause such as allergies. If conservative treatment fails then surgery may be considered.

Surgical treatment of sinusitis

There has been great improvement in the surgical treatment over the last few years. The main principal of surgery now is conserving as much as possible the normal lining of the nose and sinuses, which is achievable thanks to the new surgical techniques. Minimally invasive surgery or Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), is now the standard of care and the aim is to restore the normal mucus flow between the sinuses and the nose by adjusting the anatomy of the affected area. Modern techniques include the use of balloon sinuplasty  (www.balloonsinuplasty.co.uk), which reduces further any damage to the lining of the nose, thus making healing faster and more effective. For more details of sinusitis, its causes and treatment, please visit our website www.sinussurgerycentre.co.uk.

  • Children
    Learn about some common ENT conditions that affect children
  • Ear
    Find useful information on some common conditions affecting the ears.
  • Nose
    Find out about some common conditions that affect the nose and sinuses.
  • Snoring & Sleep
    Find useful information on some common ENT sleep disorders.
  • Voice
    Learn about some common ENT conditions affecting the vocal cords.
  • Head & Neck
    Learn about some common ENT conditions that affect the head and neck.

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Saudi German Hospital

Al Barsha 3, Hessa Street 331 West,
Off Exit 36 Sheikh Zayed Road

P.O.Box: 391093
Tel: 0800 744823 / 04 389 0000
Website: sghdubai.ae/en/services/ent-center.html
 

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Al Barsha, near to Sharaf DG Metro Station,
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE

Tel: 04 378 6666
Website: http://www.azhd.ae
 

Novomed Centers – Dubai Marina Plaza

30th Floor, Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE

Tel: 800 6686
Website: https://www.novomed.com
 

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