Balloon sinuplasty is a treatment for chronic sinus issues. For years ENT doctors had two choices available to treat this issue: Medical therapies and sinus surgery. When medical treatment failed, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) would be offered. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) FESS could successfully resolve the chronic sinus issue but it came with…
Acute Sinusitis vs Chronic Sinusitis Most people know what it means to have a sinus infection. You were feeling fine and now you are sick. Lots of nasal discharge, yellow or green in color, congestion, sinus pressure, headache, sore throat, and possibly a fever. These are the typical symptoms of an Acute Sinusitis. This is…
Before we all felt the pressure of the sinus. It’s that ache in our head, our ears, and/or our upper teeth. It can begin to be dull and a nuisance, but it can actually become quite severe and disabling. It can then frequently trigger a significant episode of migraine, tension, or cluster headache in patients…
Balloon Sinuplasty and Sleep One of the biggest sleep apnea related health issues is chronic sinusitis, which is an inflammation of the sinus lining. It causes blocked nasal passages and difficulty breathing, facial pain, and congestion. Using a balloon catheter, the nasal passages are widened and restructured to allow for more room and an easier…
If you are suffering from severe sinus pain or other sinus symptoms that has lasted for months, you should contact an otolaryngologist in Columbus, IN. If you are experiencing severe sinus symptoms, you might be suffering from chronic sinusitis or rhinosinusitis. An otolaryngologist in Columbus, IN will be able to diagnose you and determine whether…
We often think of spring as “allergy season.” But if you’re an allergy sufferer, every season can seem like allergy season. What steps can you take to keep your Columbus, IN allergies from becoming an irritation all year round? Common Allergy Symptoms Allergic reactions occur in two phases: the histamine reaction and the delayed response.…
Balloon Sinuplasty is less invasive endoscopic sinus surgery for patients suffering from chronic sinusitis but who have not responded well to prescribed medication treatments. It is also a viable option for patients who have attempted to clear their sinusitis using other treatment methods but whose sinuses remain clogged, including children. A lot of children when they…
Traditional sinus surgical procedures require cutting, via a microscopic drill, into the sinuses to remove sinus bone and tissue. A balloon sinuplasty is a procedure that takes the theory of “less is more” to heart. It does not involve cutting, can be done as an in-office procedure, and requires far less recovery time. But is…
Commonly, sinusitis is acute. Acute sinusitis can be triggered by a cold or allergies, and it often goes away on its own. Its less-common relative, chronic sinusitis, can linger for months or longer and has symptoms that include loss of smell, congestion, and a runny nose. Patients who suffer from chronic sinusitis may wonder if there…
Air quality can make a significant impact on your allergies. Spring and summer are often the worst months for allergy sufferers, but air pollution and other factors can make allergies a problem year round. Human activity and natural process both contribute to the quality of our air, and the resulting impact on our allergies. …