When you are dealing with a chronic disorder of any kind it can be stressful. Fortunately, with many conditions there are procedures that can be done to alleviate the pain or discomfort. Your sinuses are an important part of your everyday life and when you don’t have full use, it can affect the quality of your life. The great thing is that there are several procedures you can have done to correct any problems you might be experiencing. When your sinuses are feeling swollen and inflamed it can be uncomfortable. When it lasts longer and has become a chronic issue then you may need to see a health care professional to see what can be done about it. One of the procedures that are used in many instances to solve sinus problems is a balloon sinuplasty.
What Is Balloon Sinuplasty?: One of the best things about using balloon sinuplasty to correct your sinus condition is that it is much less invasive than other procedures that are available. There is not the normal cutting and stitching that happens which means that it is a better experience. The procedure is when like the name suggests a balloon that is attached to a catheter is thread up the nostril until is reaches the sinuses. Then the balloon is slowly inflated so that the walls of the sinuses are opened up and can be cleared out. The opening will then allow the doctor to clear the area with a product that is often saline solution. When all the mucus is removed from the walls, the balloon is deflated and the removed from the area. The process us then repeated on the opposite side the nose.
Balloon Sinuplasty Recovery: If you are worried about a long drawn out recovery from this type of procedure rest assured you will be pleasantly surprised. The majority of the patients that choose this options are feeling much better after as little as a few hours! That means that the very next day you can go back to full duty work as long as you are feeling better. This is why many patients will choose this option. It is always best to start with a less invasive procedure that has little recovery time to find out if it is sufficient enough to take care of your discomfort. There are some patients that will use some pain and inflammatory medications prior to the procedure to alleviate any discomfort that follows.
What to Expect After Balloon Sinuplasty: Many times the problems could have started due to an underlying infection of some sort. It is important to not overlook the potential infection and continue to treat it with medication that is prescribed by the doctor.
Unfortunately, many acute and chronic sinusitis patients do not respond adequately to sinus medications and therapies. Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive surgery that can offer long term relief in these cases. ENT Specialists offers balloon sinuplasty to help prevent pain and discomfort with your sinuses. If you are interested in having balloon sinuplasty, give Dr. Wilson a call in our Draper office!
