Sinus pain behind the forehead or cheeks, blocked nose, post-nasal drip, and reduced sense of smell — sinusitis affects millions of Lagosians, often worsened by air pollution and harmattan dust. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, we diagnose and treat sinusitis correctly. From ₦5,000.
Pain or pressure over the forehead, cheeks, or between the eyes — worsening when bending forward. The classic sinus pain location depends on which sinuses are inflamed.
Sinusitis assessmentNasal congestion that doesn't clear, often with thick yellow or green mucus — indicating bacterial superinfection of a viral sinusitis.
Antibiotics if bacterial featuresMucus draining down the back of the throat — causing cough (especially at night), throat clearing, and bad breath.
Nasal spray + decongestantHyposmia or anosmia from mucosal oedema blocking the olfactory area — often fully reversible with treatment.
Nasal corticosteroid sprayAcute sinusitis (less than 12 weeks) — usually follows a cold. Viral in 90% of cases; antibiotics only when symptoms worsen after 10 days or are severe from the start. Saline nasal irrigation, decongestants, and nasal corticosteroid spray are the mainstay of treatment.
Chronic sinusitis (more than 12 weeks) — persistent inflammation from allergy, structural issues (deviated septum, nasal polyps), or repeated infections. Requires longer-term management with nasal corticosteroids, allergy assessment, and sometimes ENT referral for endoscopic sinus surgery.
Lagos-specific aggravating factors: Harmattan season (October–February) brings dust-laden winds that trigger nasal inflammation in susceptible individuals. Air pollution from Lagos traffic is a year-round contributor to chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. Patients with allergic rhinitis (hayfever) have significantly higher rates of recurrent sinusitis.
Every patient who walks into Mascot Healthcare, Akoka receives a proper clinical assessment — not a guess and a prescription. We use evidence-based guidelines, up-to-date knowledge of Lagos-specific disease patterns, and appropriate investigations to ensure correct diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Walk-in at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Consultation from ₦5,000.