An estimated five to twelve percent of people suffer from chronic sinusitis. It’s defined as having two of the four following symptoms—runny nose or postnasal drip, a sensation of pressure in the face, nasal congestion, and reduction or loss of sense of smell—for at least 12 weeks. One study of the effect on patients suggests that chronic sinusitis has a greater negative impact on quality of life than having had a heart attack.
\r\n\r\n“If you imagine having a constant cold, it's pretty miserable,” says Nadeem Akbar, MD, one of two otolaryngologists who practices together with allergist Denisa Ferastraoaru, MD, at Montefiore Einstein’s multidisciplinary Sinusitis Clinic. “Imagine having that feeling year-round,” Dr. Akbar continues. “It’s no wonder that it’s such a significant quality of life issue for patients.”
\r\n\r\nThe underlying causes of chronic sinusitis symptoms are not easy to diagnose without the expertise of both an allergist and an ENT physician. In nearly all cases, patients who see one of these specialists need to consult with the other before a treatment plan can be developed, and patients can begin getting relief. Waiting to book a follow-up appointment with a separate specialist can cause substantial delays in getting the right care.
\r\n\r\nThat’s why in 2017, Montefiore Einstein opened its multidisciplinary Sinusitis Clinic at the Hutchinson campus at Waters Place. At their first visit, patients see both Dr. Akbar and Dr. Ferastraoaru. Montefiore is one of few academic medical centers nationwide to offer this collaborative model of care for sinusitis sufferers.
\r\n\r\nIt has been such a success that it’s now being expanded to a second location, Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, in Westchester. Patients there will see Dr. Ferastraoaru and otolaryngologist Christina Fang, MD, who like Dr. Akbar sub-specializes in treating the nose and sinuses specifically.
\r\n\r\n“I completed my residency training at Montefiore and saw firsthand the benefits for patients of the joint allergy and ENT Sinusitis Clinic,” says Dr. Fang. “A large proportion of my patients need to see an allergist before we can get them optimal care. This clinic offers a unique opportunity to get people on a fast track to feeling better. Patients walk away with a better understanding of their diagnosis after a single visit where they see both an ENT and allergist.”
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