{"id":237,"date":"2020-09-15T17:16:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T21:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.fm1.dev\/sinus-overview\/balloon-sinuplasty\/"},"modified":"2021-09-29T17:40:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T21:40:16","slug":"balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/allergy\/balloon-sinuplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Balloon Sinuplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted your treatment options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. This minimally invasive surgical solution is a safe and effective method of enlarging your sinus passages for easier breathing and a drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Is Sinusitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Chronic sinusitis is a widespread condition affecting 37 million Americans. This inflammation of the sinuses occurs when the sinus opening<\/a> becomes blocked, preventing mucus from draining properly. It causes cold-like symptoms that include congestion, runny nose, sore throat, facial pain and swelling, loss of smell or taste, bad breath, fatigue and headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is most often caused by viral infections, but can also occur as a result of nasal polyps<\/a>, a deviated septum or head trauma. Medical solutions work for some, but others continue to suffer despite numerous attempts using a variety of treatments. Balloon Sinuplasty may be the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n

What\u2019s Different About Balloon Sinuplasty?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Conventional sinus surgical procedures involve cutting and excision of bone and tissue, a process that may cause pain and scarring and requires a recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In comparison, Balloon Sinuplasty is quick (the average operating time is 73 minutes) and relatively painless, and has a lower risk of complications or side effects. It is FDA-approved and considered a safe alternative to endoscopic sinus surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Is Balloon Sinuplasty Performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Balloon Sinuplasty is typically performed in an outpatient setting. You\u2019ll be given either a local or general anesthetic before a balloon catheter is inserted into your sinus cavity. The balloon is then inflated in order to enlarge the sinus opening and widen the walls of the nasal passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A saline solution is sprayed into the cavity to flush out mucus and other debris; the catheter is then removed. The end result is open sinuses that enable normal breathing and drainage of fluids. Up to 95 percent of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in Balloon Sinuplasty, speak with your doctor or an ENT specialist. A qualified physician will take a look at your medical history and help you determine which sinus treatment options are best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Carolina Pines ENT<\/span> at (803) 630-5353<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted your treatment options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. This minimally invasive surgical solution is a safe and effective method of enlarging your sinus passages for easier breathing and a drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms. What Is Sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis is a widespread condition…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":361,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | If you\u2019re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted your treatment options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. Call now.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"