Balloon Sinuplasty for Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Allergies in Dallas
Good News for People With Chronic Sinusitis
The signs and symptoms of sinusitis are readily recognized by the 29.4 million Americans who suffer with acute and chronic sinus problems. Most people learn to live with the symptoms. They rely on medications — decongestants, antihistamines— to relieve the worst of the pain, pressure, and respiratory issues.
Do you suffer from:
- Sinus pain
- Facial pressure
- Headaches
- Congestion
- Sneezing
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Sore ears
- Irritated eyes
- Runny nose
- Fatigue
If you are one of these sinus sufferers, there's good news. Balloon Sinuplasty, an innovative, new procedure, may help to you breathe easier through allergy season and year round.
An Innovative Approach To Restoring Function To Nasal Passages
Balloon Sinuplasty opens clogged nasal passages using a small thin tube, called a catheter, with a balloon at the end. As illustrated below, the balloon catheter is positioned in the blocked sinus. During Balloon Sinuplasty, the balloon is gently inflated, opening the blocked sinus, restoring normal function, and offering immediate relief.
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Step 1. A soft flexible
guide is gently inserted through the nostril. |
Step 2. The balloon
catheter is moved into the blocked passageway and gently inflated. |
Step 3. The balloon is
then deflated and removed, leaving an open sinus passageway, and restoring normal drainage and function. |
Unlike conventional sinus surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty offers significant advantages:
- Minimally invasive
- No incisions or cutting
- No bruises or swelling
- Less bleeding
- No nasal packing
- Faster recovery
- Significantly less pain
Many patients report Balloon Sinuplasty to be virtually painless, and recover fully within 24 hours.
Is Balloon Sinuplasty Right for You?
Call Methodist Health System at (214) 947-0015 to find out if Balloon Sinuplasty may be right for you.