Sinusitis and Balloon Sinus Dilation
Balloon Sinus Dilation
Tired of Sinusitis Pain and Pressure?
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis (or rhinosinusitis) is an inflammation or swelling of the sinus lining and drainage pathways, which can lead to poor or blocked sinus drainage.
Typical Sinusitis Symptoms
• Bad breath or loss of smell
• Cough, often worse at night
• Fatigue and generally not feeling well
• Fever
• Headache — pressure-like pain, pain behind
the eyes, toothache, or tenderness of the face
• Nasal stuffiness and discharge
• Sore throat and postnasal drip
Implact of Sinusitis
More than 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis every year, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. Traditionally, those who suffer from the pain, pressure and other symptoms of recurring and persisting sinus infections have two routes to relief:
(1) medical therapy (antibiotics, steroids, etc.)
(2) functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
Now, qualified patients have a new treatment option, a simple office procedure called balloon sinus dilation.
Balloon sinus dilation and endoscopic sinus surgery are used to expand drainage pathways and sinus openings to improve drainage.
How Dilation Works
Balloon sinus dilation can treat the
maxillary, sphenoid and frontal sinuses
What should I expect on the day of my procedure?
- The procedure will begin with application of local anesthesia to ensure your comfort. This can take up to 15–30 minutes.
- During the procedure, a thin instrument, with the balloon, will be guided through your nasal passages to the treatment area.
- After being positioned, the balloon will be gently inflated for five seconds and then deflated.
- The balloon may be repositioned and the inflation repeated.
- When dilation is complete, the instrument and balloon will be removed. A typical procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Most people return to normal activity 24 hours after the procedure.
Balloon Sinus Dilation–Instant Relief that Lasts
Balloon sinus dilation is a minimally invasive treatment option that can be performed by Dr. Worrell right here, in his office. The objective of balloon sinus dilation is to reshape anatomy to expand sinus pathways and restore drainage. The procedure utilizes small balloons placed in key places in the nose and sinus, which are then dilated to expand the sinus pathways. It may be an effective, lasting option for some patients whose symptoms do not resolve with medication.
The balloon sinus dilation procedure does not require general anesthesia, and in many cases the patient is able to resume normal activities within 24 hours. Dr Worrell can determine if your condition is one that may benefit from balloon sinus dilation and can help you understand the risks and benefits of this treatment option.
Discuss Balloon Sinus Dilation with Dr. Worrell today!
Dr. Worrell is a trained and experienced user of balloon sinus dilation technologies. Make an appointment with Dr Worrell today to determine if balloon sinus dilation is right for you.
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