updated: Apr. 17, 2024
Chronic sinus problems can dramatically affect your life. The constant headaches and sinus pain can make it difficult to get through your day. Your ear, nose, and throat specialist has a permanent solution to sinus issues. It’s called balloon sinuplasty. Your ENT specialist can tell you more.
Sinus problems affect many millions of people in this country every year. If you are one of them, you have probably tried over-the-counter sinus medications, only to find your sinus issues returning. Balloon sinuplasty can clear blocked sinuses, so you can breathe better.
Balloon sinuplasty is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, a wire catheter is inserted through your nostril and guided up into your sinuses. The catheter contains a tiny balloon at one end. When a sinus blockage is reached, the balloon is inflated. The inflated balloon causes your sinus passages to gently open. The balloon is then deflated, and the catheter is removed.
You should consider balloon sinuplasty if you have:
There are many important benefits to having balloon sinuplasty, compared to conventional sinus surgery. Consider that balloon sinuplasty is:
You don’t have to suffer from sinus pain, pressure, and headaches. Your ear, nose, and throat specialist can help you get relief. To find out more about balloon sinuplasty and other ENT services, talk with an expert. Call your ear, nose, and throat specialist today.
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