Balloon Sinuplasty

What Is Balloon Sinuplasty?

The painful symptoms associated with chronic sinusitis can be overwhelming. If symptoms are difficult to control with medications alone, your primary doctor may refer you to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, who can determine the best course of treatment, including further medication therapy or surgery to open the sinus passage ways.

Now, there is an additional surgical option for treatment of blocked sinuses called Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology. If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding well to antibiotics you may be a candidate for surgery, you now have a less invasive option that is clinically proven to be safe, effective and improve the quality of your life.

Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology is an endoscopic, catheter-based system for patients suffering from sinusitis. The FDA-cleared technology uses a small, flexible, sinus balloon catheter to open up blocked sinus passageways, restoring normal sinus drainage. When the sinus balloon is inflated, it gently restructures and widens the walls of the passageway while maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining.

Are You a Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?

If you experience chronic sinusitis, symptoms lasting more than 3 months, or if you experience recurrent episodes of acute sinusitis, symptoms lasting 4-6 weeks, you may be a candidate for balloon sinuplasty. 

Sinusitis causes inflammation or swelling in the sinus tissue lining, often leading to chronic pain. The blockages from swelling are prone to germs and infections that might last a few days or a few weeks and cause painful symptoms the entire time.

 At your visit, Dr. Kimi Dart will complete a thorough evaluation.  This may include nasal endoscopy, CT scan, sinus culture and additional medical therapy.

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