Birmingham Balloon Sinuplasty

The Southeast Region of the United States is known to be especially problematic for allergy sufferers. Some individuals are at an unfortunate disadvantage secondary to environmental allergies. Whether dust mites, ragweed, or the family pet, allergens can add additional inflammation to both the sinuses and bronchi in the lungs. Therefore, certain patients will be at increased risk for sinusitis and bronchitis because of exposure to allergens. Dr. Robertson performs state-of-the-art epicutaneous (prick) and intradermal skin testing to identify possible allergens.

Researchers have identified more than 150 primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDD). These disorders are usually genetic or inherited. The most common PIDD’s are caused by an absence of certain forms of white blood cells (an important part of the immune system). Our staff is fully capable of obtaining the appropriate lab work to investigate this possibility.

When appropriate and aggressive medical management is unsuccessful in treating chronic sinusitis, it is often related to the presence of anatomic abnormalities in the sinuses either of a structural nature (narrowing of sinus drainage pathways) or physiologic abnormality (mucosal thickening or polyps within the sinus cavity). CAT scan (CT) imaging of the sinuses is required to determine if this is part of your particular problem.