Sinus Surgery

							Sinus Surgery - Why Ballon Sinuplasty is a
Good Option
Sinusitis sufferers can breathe easy with the balloon sinuplasty procedure. It is a Food & Drug
Administration (FDA) cleared technique, which has been used to treat sinusitis, an infection or
inflammation of the passages which drains the sinuses around your nose and eyes. People
suffering from sinusitis tend to have extreme nasal congestion, with headaches and facial pain
too.

How Does Balloon Sinuplasty Help?

If you are not able to deal with your sinusitis with antibiotics, antihistamines, decongestants,
your physician might recommend you consult an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, who
will suggest the best treatment option for you. Balloon Sinuplasty is recommended for most
people with chronic sinusitis.

The clinical procedure involves the use of a special balloon to expand your sinus passage, which
might be narrow and thus causing the infection. A guided wire with a catheter will help insert an
uninflated balloon into your sinus passage through your nostrils. Once it is in place, it is inflated
to enlarge your narrow sinus passage, mostly to around 5mm to 7mm. It also helps to drain and
resolve chronic sinusitis symptoms. Following that, the balloon is deflated and removed. The
procedure does not take more than 2 hours but guarantees you freedom from terrible sinusitis for
the rest of your life.

It is a popular option today because it is a middle ground between medication and surgery. To
top that, it is minimally invasive, leaving you with no cuts, bruises or swelling. Also, this
treatment uses an endoscopic tool, and does not limit any future treatment you might require if
sinusitis persists.

It is estimated that chronic sinusitis affects 37 million Americans on an annual basis. Although
there are plenty of treatment options, a number of studies have confirmed that balloon sinuplasty
helps chronic sinusitis patients effectively.