Frontal Sinus Barotrauma
Hi everyone,
I have been suffering from the odd occurrence of painful frontal sinus barotrauma, usually in an unpressurised descent of 1000fpm or greater but has also been experienced, albeit rarely, during descent in pressurised airliners (thus assuming 300-500fpm cabin descent).
A CT scan indicated generalised opacification of the sinuses, especially the central area in to which the frontal sinuses [are supposed to] drain. ENT suggests surgery will prove the most useful solution but I'm hesitant to commit without exploring all other options - I'm yet to sit upside down with a bucket of salty water up my nose but that will be the next step.
Has anyone any much appreciated advice or can anyone shine a small light at the end of the tunnel? I have found other threads regarding the same occurence but not many success stories. I really hope I can find a way to operate unimpeded as an airline career is the ultimate goal.
Cheers.