What Is a Balloon Sinuplasty?

If you suffer from Chronic sinus infections, facial pressure or nasal congestion that never seems to go away, the balloon sinuplasty procedure might be for you.

Balloon Sinuplasty is Minimally Invasive

Balloon sinuplasty is a type of endoscopic nasal surgery. It is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis, a condition where the sinuses become inflamed and blocked, causing symptoms like facial pressure, nasal congestion, and headaches. It is a safe and effective medical therapy to open blocked sinuses.

How Balloon Sinuplasty Works

Balloon sinuplasty involves the use of a small, flexible balloon catheter to dilate the drainage pathways of the large nasal sinuses. The doctor inserts the balloon catheter into the blocked sinus passage through the nostril. The balloon is gently inflated to widen the sinus opening by restructuring the surrounding bone without cutting or removing tissue. Once the sinus is opened, the balloon is deflated and removed. This allows normal sinus drainage to resume.

Balloon Sinuplasty is FDA Approved

Balloon sinuplasty technology was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005 and expanded treatment options for patients diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. Balloon sinuplasty has become the surgery of choice for chronic or severe sinusitis that does not respond to other medical therapies, such as nasal decongestant medications and rinses, antibiotics, and nasal and oral corticosteroids.

Learn More About Balloon Sinuplasty

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