Rhinology is a medical and surgical subspecialty within the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) field that focuses on the nose and nasal passages. Rhinologists are trained to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and surrounding structures. They can treat conditions both medically and surgically. 

Rhinology surgery can treat many conditions, including long-term sinus infections, nasal polyps, blocked noses, runny noses, sneezing, and facial pain. One type of rhinology surgery is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), which is a minimally invasive procedure that can help clear nasal passages and improve drainage. Rhinology surgery has a high success rate and rare complications. Chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps are two of the most common rhinology conditions that are treatable.

Treatment for:

Complex sinus disease, nasal polyps, nasal blockage, allergic & intrinsic rhinitis, snoring, septal deviations, dental causes of sinus disease, chronic facial pain, obstructive sleep apnoea, lacrimal conditions.

Lacrimal (Tear Gland) conditions

Excessive tearing / weeping (watery eyes) can be due to many factors and conditions such as texcessive production of tears, a problem with tear drainage or infected mucus. All these conditions can cause quite a lot of distress.

In babies and children, blocked tear ducts are the most common cause of persistent watery eyes. Tears usually drain into the nose through tiny openings called puncta in the inner part of the eyelids located near the nose. Tears then travel through a thin tissue layer over the opening that empties into the nose, called the nasolacrimal duct. In babies, the nasolacrimal duct may not be fully open and functioning for the first several months of life.

In older adults, persistent watery eyes may happen as the aging skin of the eyelids sags away from the eyeballs resulting in a build up of tears and causing discomfort. Adults also can develop blocked tear ducts due to causes such as trauma, infections and swelling called inflammation.

Sometimes, the tear glands make too many tears. This can be in response to the eye surface being dry. Any type of eye surface inflammation also may cause watery eyes, including tiny objects that get stuck in the eye, allergies, or viral infections.

Rhinology, or nasal and sinus surgery, can help improve the quality of life for people with severe nasal and sinus problems. Some benefits of rhinology surgery include:

Improved breathing: Rhinology surgery can help patients breathe better through their nose, which can improve exercise tolerance and performance, and lead to less snoring and better sleep at night.

Improved sense of smell: Rhinology surgery can help improve a patient's sense of smell.

Reduced sinus infections: Rhinology surgery can help reduce the frequency and severity of sinus infections.

Pain and discomfort relief: Rhinology surgery can help reduce pain and discomfort.

Resolution of infection: Rhinology surgery can help resolve infections.