The method of treatment for a nasal or sinus tissue exhibiting a sinusitis
or rhinosinusitis disease or condition in a diagnosed patient is
disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave
generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the
nasal or sinus tissue, or the entire nasal or sinus region of the patient
to the acoustic shock waves stimulating said tissue, wherein the tissue
is positioned within a path of the emitted shock waves. The method of
treatment may further have the steps of administering one or more
medicaments prior, during or after subjecting the patient to acoustic
shock waves or testing the bacterial count or viability of the treated
tissue or region of the diagnosed patient after exposure to one or more
acoustic shock wave treatments; or subjecting a tissue or organ to a
surgical procedure to remove or repair some or all of any defects or
degenerative tissues. The method of treatment is for prevention of
infectious disease and may be used with debridement. The treatment is
particularly useful in eradicating and inhibiting biofilm formations.