{"id":240,"date":"2019-07-23T12:47:41","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.fm1.dev\/sinus\/balloon-sinuplasty\/"},"modified":"2021-09-21T13:29:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T17:29:58","slug":"balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/allergy-sinus\/sinus\/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\n

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

Chronic sinusitis<\/a> is a widespread condition affecting 37 million Americans<\/a>. This inflammation of the sinuses occurs when the sinus opening becomes blocked, preventing mucus from draining properly. It causes cold-like symptoms that include congestion, runny nose, sore throat<\/a>, 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 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\n

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What\u2019s Different About Balloon Sinuplasty? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Call our Hampton office at (757) 825-2500<\/span><\/a> or our Williamsburg office at (757) 253-8722<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/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":239,"menu_order":61,"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":"