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Balloon Sinuplasty
Near Bessemer, AL
Balloon Sinuplasty
for Sinusitis Relief
If you are experiencing sinus pressure, pain, and headaches, you could suffer from inflamed sinus passages. When these symptoms are severe, it often can lead to chronic sinusitis, a build-up of fluid in the nasal passages. Chronic sinusitis results in severe pain and pressure around the nose and head, making it difficult to function. If you suffer from chronic sinusitis, it is often difficult to manage the symptoms with various medications. Chronic sinusitis can also require surgery for relief.
How does it work?
** Balloon sinuplasty offers a less invasive alternative to traditional sinus surgery. Contact our ENT to see if you are a good candidate for balloon sinuplasty.
Balloon Sinuplasty
ENT specialist Dr. Scott Robertson focuses on using a less invasive treatment for chronic sinusitis called balloon sinuplasty. Located just a short drive from Bessemer, Dr. Robertson and his staff are dedicated to helping those who suffer from sinus related issues find relief. While traditional sinus surgeries require doctors to remove bone and tissue to open the nasal cavity, balloon sinuplasty is easier, faster, and much less invasive than surgery.
How severe is your sinusitis?
How Does Balloon
Sinuplasty Work?
Rather than surgically opening the nasal cavity by removing bone and tissue, Dr. Robertson can insert a balloon catheter through the nostril to drain the fluid. With balloon sinuplasty, ENT specialists can gently drain the nasal cavity, proving patients with relief. Balloon Sinuplasty does not involve cutting or nasal packing, and it is not the top procedure used for chronic sinusitis. ENT's near Bessemer are now using this procedure over sinus surgery due to its gentle yet effective results.
There are a variety of benefits to having balloon sinuplasty for your chronic sinusitis:
- The procedure is usually done in-office.
- There is no bone or tissue removal, as seen with traditional sinus surgery.
- There is no need to have general anesthesia.
- It is an excellent option for patients who are ineligible for traditional sinus surgery.
- It offers is a quick recovery.
