By David Saadat, MD

Benefits of a Balloon Sinuplasty

Allergies, chronic sinusitis and other related medical complications are a prevalent in many parts of the world. Most of the frequent visits to medical practitioners can be linked to complications resulting from chronic sinusitis or chronic rhinosinusitis. Luckily, if you are suffering from sinus problems, there are chances that you will get the problem under control. It’s also easy these days to find an expert who can help diagnose the condition.

Days are gone when traditional sinus surgery, where the surgeon had to remove tissue and bone was the only solution. These out-of-date surgery procedures led to the formation of scar tissue, sinus infections, persistent nose and inflammation. Today, it is easy to find a nose, ear and throat surgeon and specialist.

Balloon sinuplasty is a breakthrough in the medical world and best option to treating sinusitis and allergies. Balloon sinuplasty or balloon sinus dilation (BSD) is a procedure that provides a patient with relief from chronic rhinosinusitis. The procedure also restores and preserves a patient’s normal sinus anatomy.

Balloon sinus dilation is a basic endoscopic, catheter-based system that aids relief of sinusitis. This innovate sinusitis and allergy treatment involves the use of a flexible, small sinus balloon catheter to open blocked sinus passages, and then restores normal sinus functionality.

Since the procedure was approved by FDA, it has set an excellent safety profile for people suffering from sinusitis and related conditions. With this in mind, patients who benefit from balloon sinuplasty include:

If you have had a CT scan and shows problems with inflamed or blocked sinuses, don’t hesitate to opt for balloon sinus dilation. In most cases, chronic sinusitis occurs when the passageways in your nose and sinuses get inflamed and swollen even after treatment. This condition affects the way mucus normally drains making your nose stuffy.

You will find it hard to breath and your eyes might get swollen. You will also experience reduced sense of taste and smell. Don’t fret at all if you notice any of these symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Book an appointment with a surgeon or specialist well-acquainted with the balloon sinuplasty procedure and receive the best treatment in the industry.

Chronic nasal congestion and hyposmia affect many people on a daily basis. However, many patients don’t know what diagnoses to consider. If you or a loved one has been experiencing such symptoms of a number of months now, worry not.

Balloon sinus dilation is the best treatment to opt for. You may get a CT scan if you have severe symptoms that have lasted more than three months. CT scan will also help the surgeon know whether to undertake further tests or medical treatment.

Sinus surgery is a key option for many people suffering from sinus infections, severe forms of sinus blockages or after previous sinus surgeries. The diseased tissue in your sinus can grow back and this will push you to go for more surgery to have your sinuses back working properly.

To preserve your sinus tissue and avoid destructive access methods essential for Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), balloon sinus dilation is the best treatment option. The procedure will provide you with relief from rhinosinusitis.

Many patient suffering from recurrent sinusitis will opt for saline nasal sprays to help keep nasal passageways moist. Others will avoid air travel or maintain good sinus hygiene by drinking a lot of fluids.

Fortunately, if you are going through a thorough management of recurrent acute sinusitis, balloon sinuplasty is an effective procedure to opt for. The procedure will help clear your passageways and relief you of sinusitis.

Balloon catheter dilation is a treatment option that continues to advance and it’s a useful addition to FESS. Many surgeons are using this procedure as their main way to enter the sinus passageways and solve many nasal related problems. Embracing balloon dilation will restore and preserve your sinus tissues with minimal damages to the mucous membrane.

Techniques used for catheterization have provided many chronic sinusitis patients a means to seek help treat this problem. Balloon sinus dilation is a preferable treatment where delicate tissues are involved and it supersedes many other surgical procedures. In essence, it’s a great complementary procedure to FESS because it reduces tissue damage and any possible nasal complications.

To Sum Up

You should not have any reservations going for balloon sinuplasty. You will not only get relief of chronic sinusitis, but also be able to undertake daily chores efficiently, experience less bleeding and experience impeccable improvements.

Significantly, through this procedure, you will have no tissue removal and the procedure can be undertaken even at your local health institutions. You just need to find a specialist or experienced surgeon to perform balloon sinus dilation.

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