For patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, balloon sinusplasty has proved to be an ideal treatment option. In fact, this minimally invasive technique has improved recovery time and there are a number of studies which have confirmed its benefits as well.
Sinusitis causes terrible headaches, facial pain and nasal blockage. Patients who are not responding well to medication such as antibiotics or even topical steroids and treatment options can consider Balloon Sinusplasty to treat this painful condition. Chronic sinusitis is a condition in which inflammation of the nasal sinuses occurs. It is estimated that this conditions afflicts close to 37 million Americans every year.
The procedure is a simple outpatient technique which uses the same principle as balloon angioplasty. A small inflatable device is used in order to widen clogged sinus openings in patients. The procedure is preferred because it is safe, effective and a fast means to deal with the painful condition. Estimates have revealed that over 150,000 patients have used the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure.
The Procedure
It is important to confirm with an ENT specialist that this procedure could provide you relief from sinusitis based on your body and condition. With this option you could avoid endoscopic sinus surgery. Balloon Sinuplasty achieves the result of the endoscopic procedure without incisions or the cutting of tissue, freeing the patient of post-surgery pain and swelling. This procedure has helped treat patients with frontal sinus effectively as it is challenging process for endoscopic surgeons.
During this FDA approved procedure, your ENT doctor will open the inflamed sinus in the same manner that heart surgeons use to open blocked arteries during balloon angioplasty. Once the small un-inflated balloon is inserted into the opening of your sinus, it is inflated so it expands to 3 to 5 mm. In the process, it fractures the surrounding bones and widens the opening of the sinus providing you relief from sinusitis symptoms by draining the retained mucus.
Although the procedure has proven effective in most cases, it might not be successful if there is the presence of soft tissue growth in your nose which is otherwise known as polyps. Even if your underlying bone is inflamed, this procedure is not recommended.
Modern and Innovative Technique
In comparison to other painful procedures, Balloon Sinusplasty uses soft and flexible devices and is less invasive which lessens the pain inflicted and damage done to your nasal lining. If medications have failed to cure your sinusitis and you are not ready for surgical options, you could make use of Balloon Sinuplasty. Published clinical data has proved that this is a safe and effective option and patients who underwent the procedure did not experience any adverse effects and noticed significant improvement in their sinusitis symptoms as well.
Atlanta Snoring Institute specializes in snoring treatment such as Balloon Sinuplasty.
Stefano Grossi
Atlanta Snoring Institute
770-389-0000
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