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The Balloon Sinuplasty Journey: From Start to Finish

12/18/2015

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One of the most common health issues in America is sinusitis, which more than 35 million people in the United States will suffer from this year. Until fairly recently, sufferers of this chronic illness had only a few conventional routes to relief. Over the last decade qualified patients have a new treatment option in the form of the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure.
 
This procedure is a minimally invasive option that can be performed by an ENT physician in his or her office and typically does not require general anesthesia, and in most cases the patient is able to resume normal activities within one day. A quick call to your ENT physician will help determine if your condition qualifies you for this treatment while explaining the risks and benefits of this option. This solution can yield an efficient, long-term choice for certain patients, especially those who have symptoms that cannot be resolved with medication.
 
Preparation for Procedure
In most situations, Balloon Sinuplasty is performed in an office environment with a patient that is awake and aware of the procedure. In a study of more than 1,000 patients, the average time for the entire procedure was 73 minutes and none of the patients required an overnight stay at the hospital. However, under certain circumstances, the procedure may need to be handled in a hospital operating room. We would recommend speaking with your physician to understand the procedure schedule and any questions you may have.
Patients usually receive local anesthesia, which is injected regionally near the sites of the sinus. Any postoperative aches or discomfort are typically minimal, making recovery faster and less painful.

The Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure
There are four key steps in the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure.
  1. First, a balloon catheter is inserted into the targeted sinus.
  2. Next, the balloon is inflated to restructure and widen the wall of the sinus passageway, doing this without removing any tissue and while maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining.
  3. Then, a small amount of saline is sprayed into the sinus to flush out any fluids.
  4. Finally, the entire system is removed, leaving the sinuses open.
 
Various clinical data in leading medical ENT journals show that the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure is both safe and effective. It also shows that most patients experienced no adverse events directly related to the procedure and showed clinically significant improvement in many symptoms.
 
Post Operative Care
In most cases, normal activity can resume 24 hours after the procedure. However, there normally is mild discomfort, so take prescribed pain medication as needed as recommended by your physician.
 
Final Thoughts

The Balloon Sinuplasty is a low risk, brief procedure that can have lasting benefits for many patients. If you are interested in learning more about this treatment option, contact Lake Breeze ENT & Allergy for more information.
 
2 Comments
Toms Recipes link
11/24/2020 12:20:00 am

This was great to read thanks

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John Tirade link
9/17/2021 07:46:36 am

Ehh. Quite glad to find a six-year old post that still holds value. Balloon sinuplasty is popular for fast recovery and takes less post-surgery care. Thanks to the modern sinusitis treatment evolution. For this only today thousands of patients get benefitted globally. Finally, patients make sure that their Balloon Sinuplasty surgeon is highly experienced and compassionate like Dr. Kerner at Calwest in Los Angeles.

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