{"id":246,"date":"2021-06-15T12:40:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T16:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.fm1.dev\/providing-comprehensive-ear-nose-throat-care\/balloon-sinuplasty\/"},"modified":"2023-07-20T18:40:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T22:40:36","slug":"balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/allergist\/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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In comparison, Balloon Sinuplasty is quick (the average operating time is 73 minutes) and relatively painless, and has a lower risk of complications or side effects. It is FDA-approved and considered a safe alternative to endoscopic sinus surgery.\"\n }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is Balloon Sinuplasty performed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Balloon Sinuplasty is typically performed in an outpatient setting. You\u2019ll be given either a local or general anesthetic before a balloon catheter is inserted into your sinus cavity. The balloon is then inflated in order to enlarge the sinus opening and widen the walls of the nasal passages. A saline solution is sprayed into the cavity to flush out mucus and other debris; the catheter is then removed. 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>If you suffer from chronic sinusitis and have run out of options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. This minimally invasive surgery is a safe and effective method of enlarging your sinus passages for easier breathing and a drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Sinusitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recurrent acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis affect around 30 million Americans each year. These infections occur when the sinus opening becomes blocked, decreasing airflow and preventing mucus from draining properly. They cause cold-like symptoms that include congestion, runny nose, sore throat, facial pain and swelling, pain in the upper teeth, loss of smell or taste, bad breath, fatigue and headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viral infections most often cause these conditions, though they can also occur due to nasal polyps, a deviated septum or head trauma. Medical treatment and allergy shots work for some, but others continue to suffer despite numerous attempts using various treatments. Balloon Sinuplasty may be the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Different About Balloon Sinuplasty?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MKT00887_F-Patient-Brochure-hi-res2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MKT00887_F-Patient-Brochure-hi-res2.jpg 355w, https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MKT00887_F-Patient-Brochure-hi-res2-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Conventional sinus surgical procedures involve cutting and excision of bone and tissue. Dissolvable packing often helps control bleeding. The average recovery period is about five days long. Balloon sinuplasty dilates (widens) the openings of your natural sinus openings <em>without<\/em> removing tissue. For that reason, it causes less pain and has a <em>much shorter average recovery period<\/em> of only about a day and a half. It rarely requires packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balloon Sinuplasty can be performed in the office quickly (the actual operating time is often under 30 minutes) and has a lower risk of complications or side effects. It is FDA-approved and considered a safe alternative to endoscopic sinus surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Balloon Sinuplasty Performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balloon Sinuplasty is typically performed in an outpatient setting. You\u2019ll usually be given an oral sedative and a local anesthetic to help keep you comfortable while your ENT surgeon uses an endoscope to help guide the balloon catheter into your sinuses. The balloon is then inflated to enlarge the sinus opening and widen the walls of the nasal passages. The goal is to enlarge your sinus opening to improve drainage and airflow permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the surgery, a saline solution is often sprayed into the sinuses to flush out mucus and other debris; the catheter is then removed. Up to 95% of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content_cta\">\r\n    <p>Call Albany ENT &#038; Allergy Services at <a href=\"tel:+15187012085\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(518) 701-2085<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suffer from chronic sinusitis and have run out of options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. This minimally invasive surgery is a safe and effective method of enlarging your sinus passages for easier breathing and a drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms. What Is Sinusitis? 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