Best ENT Doctor for Sinus Problems in Dubai – Dr. Muhammad Jabbr

Sinus trouble rarely clears up after one visit. It tends to come back, especially in a dusty city where most of the day is spent in cool, air-conditioned rooms. So when you choose an ENT doctor for sinus problems in Dubai, think of the whole road ahead, from your GP visit to long-term follow-up.

Dr. Muhammad Jabbr, Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, is one of the best sinus doctors in Dubai to plan that road with you.

Is it time to move from your GP to an ENT doctor for sinus problems in Dubai?

Your GP is a good first stop, and many flare-ups settle with simple care. But a GP clinic usually cannot see deep inside the nose. Ask for an ENT opinion when:

• Rinses and a steroid spray, used the right way for several weeks, have not cleared the blockage.
• You keep going back for the same problem, often for antibiotics.
• Your sense of smell or taste has faded and has not returned.
• You need a decongestant spray every day just to breathe.
• Your asthma is harder to control when your nose is bad.
• You want a clear diagnosis before long-term medicine or a procedure.

Do not wait if symptoms stay on one side only, or if one side keeps bleeding or crusting. These need an ENT check soon. Take your GP notes and the names of any medicines you have used.

What does the step-by-step sinus care pathway look like?

Good sinus care follows a clear order, and stronger treatment comes only when needed.

Step 1: A detailed conversation

Expect questions about when the trouble began, what makes it worse and what has helped. Asthma, allergies, smoking and the air at home and work matter too.

Step 2: Examination and nasal endoscopy

In many cases, a nasal endoscopy is part of the same visit. After the nose is numbed, a slim camera gives a close view deep inside. It is quick and usually causes only mild pressure. It can reveal a bent septum, polyps, trapped mucus or a swollen lining.

Step 3: Tests only when they add value

Most people do not need a scan on day one. A sinus CT is usually kept for symptoms that last despite proper treatment, a suspected complication, or planning a procedure. Allergy tests may help if dust or mould seem to play a part.

Step 4: A medical treatment plan

Most plans start with daily saline rinses and a steroid nose spray for several weeks. Depending on the cause, short courses of other medicines, such as steroid tablets or an antibiotic, may be added. Chronic sinusitis usually needs a steady, longer plan rather than quick fixes.

Step 5: Review and adjust

A follow-up visit comes once treatment has had time to work, often after a couple of months. The endoscopy may be repeated to compare. If you are better, the plan is gently stepped down. If not, the next options are discussed, and a few people may need a sinus surgery specialist view.

How do you do a saline sinus rinse correctly?

A saline rinse washes out mucus, dust and allergens. It also clears the way for your spray.

1. Use safe water. Choose distilled or sterile water, or boil tap water and let it cool until lukewarm. Never fill the bottle straight from the tap.
2. Mix the sachet. Add a ready-made saline sachet and shake until it dissolves. Home-made salt mixes are easy to get wrong.
3. Get the position right. Lean forward over the sink and turn your head a little to one side. Breathe through your open mouth.
4. Squeeze gently. Put the nozzle in the upper nostril and squeeze slowly. Water should run out of the other nostril or your mouth. Use half the bottle, then switch sides.
5. Blow softly. Blow gently, one side at a time. Hard blowing can push water toward the ears.
6. Clean the bottle. Wash it, let it air dry, and replace it as the maker advises.

A large squeeze bottle reaches further than a small mist spray. Most people rinse once or twice a day, which is generally safe long term. If your nose is fully blocked, or rinsing causes ear pain, pause and ask your doctor.

What is the correct way to use a steroid nose spray?

Steroid nose sprays calm swelling slowly and need daily use. Poor technique is a common reason people think their spray "does not work".

• Rinse first. If you use saline, rinse and wait a few minutes.
• Shake and prime. Shake the bottle. If it is new or unused for a while, spray into the air until a fine mist appears.
• Look down. Tilt your head slightly forward, as if reading a book.
• Cross over. Use your right hand for the left nostril, and your left hand for the right.
• Aim outward. Point the nozzle toward the outer corner of the eye on the same side, away from the middle wall of the nose. This helps avoid dryness and nosebleeds.
• Sniff gently. A hard sniff sends the spray down your throat.

Some people feel a change within days, but the full benefit often takes a week or two, sometimes longer. Keep going when you feel better, and ask your doctor before stopping. Mention any nosebleeds or crusting.

Decongestant sprays, the kind that open your nose within minutes, work differently. Use them for a few days at most. Longer use can leave the nose more blocked than before.

How can you protect your sinuses from Dubai dust and air conditioning?

Life in Dubai puts two steady loads on the nose: fine dust outside and cold, dry air inside.

When the air is dusty

• On hazy days, keep home and car windows shut, and set the car AC to recirculate.
• In a sandstorm, a close-fitting mask can cut the dust you breathe in.
• After a dusty day outside, an evening rinse clears what your nose has trapped.

Living with air conditioning

• Keep AC units serviced and filters clean. A musty smell can mean mould in the system.
• Do not sleep with a cold vent blowing at your face.
• Very dry air can leave the nose crusty. A bedroom humidifier may help, but clean it often, as a dirty one can spread mould.

Smoke and other irritants

• Avoid cigarette and shisha smoke. Heavy bakhoor or incense in a closed room can also irritate the lining.
• If allergies drive your flare-ups, ask about allergic rhinitis treatment so both problems are managed together.

How is your sinus health followed up over time?

Sinus health is managed over months, not in one appointment.

• Keep a symptom diary. Note blocked days, changes in smell, flare-ups and antibiotic courses.
• Step down, not stop. Your doctor may lower spray doses over time instead of stopping all at once.
• Prepare for dusty seasons. Restart or increase rinses before the months that usually trouble you, if advised.

Some signs cannot wait for a booked review. Seek emergency care straight away if the skin around one eye turns red or puffy, your vision becomes double or blurred, or you have a severe headache, high fever, stiff neck or confusion. These complications are rare but serious.

Meet your ENT doctor for long-term sinus care

Dr. Jabbr practises in the ENT Department of Medcare Hospital, Al Safa, Dubai. His qualifications are MD, MS, DOHNS (England), European Board ORL-HNS and Arab Board ORL-HNS.

His experience covers more than 20 years and more than 3,000 ENT procedures. He sees adults and children, and parents can read about sinusitis in children. His nose and sinus care page gives a wider overview.

Book a sinus review

If sinus problems keep returning, an ENT review can give you a plan that lasts. Book your sinus review online or phone +971 52 751 7811. Dr. Jabbr sees patients at Medcare Hospital, Hadiqa Street, Al Safa 1, Dubai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Building a sinus routine that lasts

Long-term sinus health comes from a clear plan, good daily technique and steady follow-up. Dr. Muhammad Jabbr at Medcare Hospital Al Safa can set that plan with you and adjust it over time.