{"id":221,"date":"2022-01-06T21:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negaent.fm1.dev\/allergist\/balloon-sinuplasty\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T14:49:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T18:49:42","slug":"balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/balloon-sinuplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Balloon Sinuplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is chronic sinusitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Chronic sinusitis is a widespread condition affecting 37 million Americans. This inflammation of the sinuses occurs when the sinus opening becomes blocked, preventing mucus from draining properly. 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The end result is open sinuses that enable normal breathing and drainage of fluids.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is Balloon Sinuplasty effective?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Up to 95 percent of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure.\"\n    }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports indicate that nearly 37 million Americans suffer from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/sinusitis\/\">chronic sinusitis<\/a>. Balloon sinuplasty is designed to help bring relief to those that experience problems or chronic infections with their sinuses. This procedure is popular due to it being minimally invasive and the quick recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Balloon Sinuplasty?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, or FESS, has been a very effective tool for dealing with patients whose sinus disease cannot be controlled by medication alone. But, like all surgical procedures, there is an inherent recovery period that requires missed time from work or school. Balloon sinus surgery, in the appropriately selected patients, can help patients avoid the need for downtime or recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balloon Sinuplasty Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch a video of Balloon Sinpuplasty by clicking the button below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Sinusitis and Sinus Surgery Explained (Balloon Sinuplasty and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TkTNFn51TvU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Balloon Sinuplasty Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The patient, under some light oral anesthesia, is brought to the office by a family member or friend. The majority of the time of the procedure is spent slowly and gently numbing the inside of the patient\u2019s nose. This ensures the patient feels little or no discomfort during the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the patient has been made comfortable a small balloon is gently and carefully guided to the opening of diseased sinus. The balloon is then expanded to widen the opening of the sinus. The widened opening allows for better ventilation of the sinus, thus, leading to decreased inflammation of the sinuses and improved symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balloon Sinuplasty Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The patient will need to take it easy for the rest of the day due to oral medications that were taken. &nbsp;But, the following day the patient can resume normal activities, including work and exercise. &nbsp;The patient will need to perform nasal saline irrigations daily for a few weeks for proper healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the many advantages of balloon sinuplasty include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Safe and less invasive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick recovery time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local anesthesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ideal Candidate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with the following symptoms may benefit from balloon sinuplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty breathing through the nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic nasal problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache around the eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent sinus infections that do not respond to medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You a Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to know is to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/contact-us\/\">make an appointment<\/a>\u00a0with Northeast Georgia Otolaryngology so that one of our skilled\u00a0<a href=\"\/about\/our-team\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/about\/our-team\/\">surgeons<\/a>\u00a0can evaluate you. \u00a0A CT scan of the sinuses will be necessary to properly diagnose your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/sinus-and-nasal-disorders\/\">sinus disease<\/a>. \u00a0Fortunately, we can perform this quickly, with less radiation and less cost with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/low-radiation-ct-scan\/\">our in-office scanner<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0It is important to know that balloon sinuplasty does not help all sinus-related problems. \u00a0As well, all insurances do not cover the procedure equally. \u00a0But, your consultation will help determine if this procedure is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about balloon sinuplasty or if you think you are a candidate and would like to speak to one of our medical professionals,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;today.&nbsp; We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>\r\nCall Northeast Georgia ENT at <a href=\"tel:+17705364352\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(770) 536-4352<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reports indicate that nearly 37 million Americans suffer from&nbsp;chronic sinusitis. 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