Overview

For this test, the sinus cavity is punctured with a needle, and a sample of the sinus contents is obtained. A culture and sensitivity, Opens dialog test is often done on the sample to identify the bacteria, Opens dialog, virus, Opens dialog, or fungus, Opens dialog causing the infection and to determine which medicine will be most effective in treating it. Cells taken from the sample may be studied under a microscope. The sinus cavity is then usually flushed with saline solution.

Acute Sinusitis, video